Go Up In Smoke

Synonyms of go up in smoke

• burn down
• go up in flames
• be destroyed

Antonyms of go up in smoke

• succeed
• thrive
• prosper

Collocations of go up in smoke

dreams

Frequency: 70 %

All her dreams went up in smoke when she failed the exam.

hopes

Frequency: 65 %

Their hopes of winning the championship went up in smoke after a series of losses.

plans

Frequency: 60 %

Their business plans went up in smoke when the economy crashed.

efforts

Frequency: 50 %

All their efforts to save the company went up in smoke when they lost their biggest client.

investments

Frequency: 45 %

Their investments in the stock market went up in smoke during the market crash.

Idiomatic Expressions for go up in smoke

• Phrase: The entire building went up in smoke
  Meaning: To be destroyed by fire.
  Usage: The historic mansion went up in smoke in a matter of hours.