fall flat

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Synonyms of fall flatnext
: to produce no response or result
the joke fell flat

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So while there’s no such thing as a tacky color per se, even the prettiest hue can fall flat in the wrong circumstance. — Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 2 Aug. 2026 Lavender and cold blue grays can fall flat in a room with loads of natural light. — Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 2 Aug. 2026 But the execution was dead on arrival, with the whole thing falling flat on its face. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Sauro, who posted a video of the debate exchange on Facebook late last week, said Leary’s Monday apology letter fell flat. — Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for fall flat

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“Fall flat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fall%20flat. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

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