fall flat
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These aren’t even movies that you’d bring to the water cooler, lest you want a conversation with a coworker to fall flat after 10 seconds.
From Salon ● Sep. 2, 2026
Like many advisers, DeLarme understands that lecturing about the risks of stock picking can fall flat.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
As Barbara argues, “I also think he has demonstrated a level of ruthlessness and a willingness to file charges, even if he’s got to know they’re going to fall flat eventually.”
From Slate ● May 7, 2026
She saw a man fall flat right in front of her.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 26, 2026
They were always waiting for him to fail, to fall flat on his face, but he’d scored once more.
From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier
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