face-plant

British  

verb

1. (intr) to fall onto one's face, esp when skiing or snowboarding

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noun

1. an act or instance of falling onto one's face

Example Sentences

“It’s a strong consideration,” Langer insisted, saying he’s exhausted by City Hall’s face-plant when it comes to answering the basic needs of nearby residents and merchants.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 24, 2024

The developments amount to a face-plant by Humane, which had positioned itself as a top contender among a wave of A.I. hardware makers.

From New York Times • Jun. 6, 2024

“It’s about being able to take a really big risk and to know you can face-plant and it’s okay,” Schraf says.

From Washington Post • May 19, 2022

But Gervais’ gleeful face-plant actually highlights the fact that a good host can make up for a lot of shortcomings for a ceremony that is only halfway consequential.

From Salon • Jan. 6, 2020

Before Boo could face-plant once more, Aru caught him.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi