to go up in flames

Definice a Význam "go up in flames"

to go up in flames
01

to experience a complete failure or defeat, often accompanied by dramatic or disastrous consequences

to [go] (up|down) in flames definition and meaning
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On May 1st, the proposal went down in flames.
The company's ambitious expansion plans went up in flames when their major investor pulled out.
02

to be set on fire and burned completely, often causing a lot of damage or destruction

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The car crashed into a tree and went down in flames, leaving no survivors.
The old house went up in flames after a faulty electrical wiring caused a fire.
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