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crash-and-burn

 

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Crash-and-Burn

Noun: A disastrous failure or catastrophic event.

Example Sentence: The startup's ambitious plan for expansion ended in a crash-and-burn, leaving behind a trail of wasted investments.

Verb: To fail severely or come to a sudden and dismal end.

Example Sentence: Despite their hard work, the team's project crash-and-burned, resulting in disappointment and frustration.

Adjective: Describing a person, plan, or endeavor that is destined to fail spectacularly.

Example Sentence: The movie received terrible reviews and was a crash-and-burn flop at the box office.

Idiom: Referring to a situation where someone's behavior or lifestyle leads to a downward spiral and eventual ruin.

Example Sentence: His wild partying and reckless behavior ultimately led to his crash-and-burn lifestyle.

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