| 释义 |
fall flat on one's faceFail in an embarrassingly obvious way: we might fall flat on our faces and end up bankrupt...- Moreover, the exam was a very poor predictor of success, as many apparent failures went on to do very well while those early high fliers fell flat on their face.
- People from many other nationalities, including some from Scotland, Ireland and Wales, have been desperate for the day when he falls flat on his face.
- And, if by some miracle, he falls flat on his face during the debates and the party needs a new leader, I've got the perfect candidate.
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