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
But even when Nebraska did reach the tournament, they found new and creative ways to fall flat on their faces.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 22, 2026
“He’s on his way. At least he said he was on his way. If he don’t fall flat on his face in a mud puddle or something.”
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
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