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to go up in flames
01
to experience a complete failure or defeat, often accompanied by dramatic or disastrous consequences
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Examples
On May 1st, the proposal went down in flames.
02
to be set on fire and burned completely, often causing a lot of damage or destruction
Examples
The car crashed into a tree and went down in flames, leaving no survivors.
