to go up in smoke
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(of plans, hopes, etc.) to come to nothing or fail completely, often resulting in disappointment or loss
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The team's chances of winning the tournament are going up in smoke as they keep losing games.
(of plans, hopes, etc.) to come to nothing or fail completely, often resulting in disappointment or loss
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