Fall at the first fence meaning

What does the saying 'Fall at the first fence' mean?

Idiom: Fall at the first fence

Meaning:

If something falls at the first fence, it goes wrong or fails at the first or an early stage.

Country: International English | Subject Area: Sport | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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