fall flat on one's face

动词 v.
中文释义

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To fall headlong forwards, notionally hitting one's face on the ground. literally
    — I tripped over my shoelace and fell flat on my face.
  2. To fail miserably, especially in an obvious or embarrassing way. figuratively
    — He tried to start his own business but fell flat on his face.

词形变化

falls flat on one's face present,singular,third-person falling flat on one's face participle,present fell flat on one's face past fallen flat on one's face participle,past
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