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to go up in flames
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volledig mislukken, catastrofaal instorten
to experience a complete failure or defeat, often accompanied by dramatic or disastrous consequences
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The project went up in flames after the main investor pulled out.
Het project mislukte volledig nadat de hoofdinvesteerder zich terugtrok.
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to be set on fire and burned completely, often causing a lot of damage or destruction
Voorbeelden
The car crashed into a tree and went down in flames, leaving no survivors.
