to go up in flames

Définition et signification de « go up in flames » en anglais

to go up in flames
01

échouer lamentablement, s'effondrer complètement

to experience a complete failure or defeat, often accompanied by dramatic or disastrous consequences
to [go] (up|down) in flames definition and meaning
Exemples
Their campaign went down in flames during the final week.
Leur campagne s'est complètement effondrée durant la dernière semaine.
02

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

Exemples
The old house went up in flames after a faulty electrical wiring caused a fire.
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