To let down and collapse badly

Etymology:

  • This expression has recently come into view. The inventor of this phrase might have imagined what might happen to a balloon, if you fill it with lead. Off course, it would not float an inch above the ground. Similarly, we can say that any, idea, project or plan which fails badly is like a lead balloon that does not float and remains on treetop. This phrase is also applied to jokes which fail to arouse laughter.
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He was really excited to present his idea but he had no clue that it would go over like a lead balloon.

Submitted on February 25, 2019

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एक नेतृत्व गुब्बारे की तरह खत्म हो गया

ไปเหมือนบอลลูนนำ

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