Lead balloon
noun phrase
unwelcome situation; a failure or unsuccessful situation
Examples
His suggestion to stay put went over like a lead balloon.
noun phrase
A dismal failure; flop: His run for office was a lead balloon (1940s+)
Related Terms
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