fall flat

Idioms and Phrases

Fail, prove to be ineffective, as in His jokes nearly always fell flat—no one ever laughed at them . [First half of 1800s]

Example Sentences

As long as this public perception remains and compounds with Stake’s already shady reputation, then the brainwashing might fall flat.

From Slate

Shares in AI companies have powered a huge runup in the stock market this year, but users are beginning to question whether the craze will fall flat.

From Los Angeles Times

Shares in AI companies have powered a huge runup in the stock market this year, but users are beginning to question whether the craze will fall flat.

From Los Angeles Times

They’ve also been reviewing hours of video of all those Trump debates, seeing which plays work well against him and which fall flat.

From BBC

Shares in AI companies have powered a huge runup in the stock market this year, but users are beginning to question whether the craze will fall flat.

From Los Angeles Times

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