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تعریف و معنای "damp squib"

damp squib
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something that fails to be what everyone expected
damp squib definition and meaning

What is the origin of the idiom "damp squib" and when to use it?

The idiom "damp squib" originates from the world of fireworks, specifically a squib, which is a small explosive device used to ignite larger fireworks. A "damp squib" refers to a situation or event that turns out to be underwhelming, disappointing, or anticlimactic, much like a firework that fails to ignite due to moisture. It's used to describe something that does not live up to expectations or falls flat.

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