1. Their first attempts to invent an anti-hero strong enough to vie with the popularity of Tarzan and Superman, and soft enough to melt the hearts of children, did not quite come off. BNC
2. Many firms take risks that do not come off. BNC
3. Nick Thompson, a 28-year-old mechanic of Morpeth, said: 'The idea was quite good but it just didn't come off.' BNC