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Definition fall flat in British English

fall flat phrase

phrase
1

to not succeed in entertaining someone or making them laugh

Example

Without him the whole evening would have fallen flat.

Example

My attempt at a joke fell flat.

Synonyms and related words
go tits-up fail founder
Definition fall flat in British English