1. swing and a miss

noun (common) (futsuumeishi) noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru transitive verb intransitive verb

2. (punching and) failing to make contact

noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru noun (common) (futsuumeishi) transitive verb intransitive verb

3. (ending in) failure, fruitless effort, vain attempt

noun (common) (futsuumeishi) noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru transitive verb intransitive verb