Fall Flat

Pronunciation: /fɔl flæt/

Definitions of fall flat

verb to fail or be unsuccessful, especially in a dramatic or embarrassing way

Example Sentences

A1 The magician's attempt to perform a trick with a rabbit fell flat.

A2 The comedian's jokes fell flat with the audience.

B1 The marketing campaign fell flat and did not attract any new customers.

B2 The singer's new album fell flat with critics but was loved by fans.

C1 The CEO's plan to increase profits fell flat when the economy took a downturn.

C2 The politician's attempt to gain support from the public fell flat due to a scandal.

Examples of fall flat in a Sentence

formal The marketing campaign may fall flat if we don't target the right audience.

informal I hope your joke doesn't fall flat at the party tonight.

slang His attempt to impress her with his dance moves fell flat.

figurative Her dreams of becoming a famous singer fell flat when she realized she had no talent.

Grammatical Forms of fall flat

• past tense: fell flat
• plural: fall flats
• comparative: fall flatter
• superlative: fall flattest
• present tense: fall flat
• future tense: will fall flat
• perfect tense: have fallen flat
• continuous tense: falling flat
• singular: falls flat
• positive degree: fall flat
• infinitive: to fall flat
• gerund: falling flat
• participle: fallen flat

Origin and Evolution of fall flat

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The origin of the phrase 'fall flat' can be traced back to the Old English word 'flat' meaning level or even. The word 'fall' has been used in combination with various other words to indicate a sudden drop or collapse.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'fall flat' has come to be used figuratively to describe something that fails to meet expectations or is unsuccessful. The original literal meaning of physically falling onto a flat surface has evolved into a metaphorical expression for lack of success or impact.