“fall flat”
To fall flat means to fail to achieve the intended effect or to be received without enthusiasm or interest, such as a joke that no one laughs at or a plan that does not succeed. It suggests a disappointing or anticlimactic result when something does not land as expected. Listen to how native speakers pronounce "fall flat" in the video clips below.
Hear how "fall flat" sounds in real speech — 1,000 examples from 10 videos, movies, and TV shows. Channels: The Diary Of A CEO, Vanity Fair, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Nerdstalgic, Chris Williamson and 4 more.
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YouTubeThe Diary Of A CEO1.9M views · 2022-11-10
I Spent 12 Years In Jail For A Murder I Did Not Commit! Raphael Rowe
“fall flat if you have any Destiny use”
back in prison or your destiny is gonna … the time constructively that would be my
Play at 55:22
YouTubeVanity Fair2.0M views · 2023-12-12
Michael Fassbender Breaks Down His Career, from 'Inglourious Basterds' to 'X-Men' | Vanity Fair
“fall flat in your face and make a fool”
into the scene you got to be prepared to … of yourself and do it many times and
Play at 16:02
YouTubeThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert1.2M views
"The Whole Movie Is A Metaphor" - Emma Stone On 'Poor Things'
“FALL FLAT?
>> Stephen: NEVER.”
>> Emma: NOT AFTER THAT.
I MEAN, HAVE YOU EVER HAD A JOKE … [LAUGHTER]
BECAUSE I HAVE AN EDITOR.
Play at 7:04
YouTubeNerdstalgic205K views · 2024-12-04
The Worst Episodes of ALL Your Favorite Shows | Compilation
“fall flat as especially in the serious”
Amy and Penny at inappropriate times … story context of an ugly breakup the
Play at 1:06:24
YouTubeChris Williamson203K views · 2024-11-14
Ancient Greek Wisdom Every Man Needs To Hear - Donald Robertson
“fall flat in your face and maybe you”
you haven't done before you can kind of … figure out it's not your fory or
Play at 1:40:27
YouTubeEthan Chlebowski896K views · 2022-10-10
6 Little Known Pasta Fundamentals that every great chef uses.
“fall flat compared to what you get at”
why your pasta dishes at home seem to … your favorite pasta joint but just
Play at 1:12
YouTubeAbroad in Japan2.5M views · 2018-05-31
Natsuki: The Movie (Life in Japan Documentary)
“fall flat on the official chips”
Stonehenge in big its mistake number … taberu or imam optics alla milanese
Play at 19:39
YouTubeMy First Million3.3M views · 2024-05-17
This Guy Copy-Pasted Warren Buffett’s Strategy (And Became A Billionaire)
“fall flat on their face. Then they'd”
would open a store in Chicago and then … open in Arizona and they fall flat on
Play at 19:00
YouTubeLewis Howes303K views · 2025-01-20
“Scarcity is an Illusion!” Big Sean’s SECRET to Becoming a Money Magnet
“fall flat on your face did you ever have”
to the other side you're not going to … a scarcity mindset and if so how did you
Play at 29:00
YouTubeThe Diary Of A CEO2.5M views · 2023-05-22
No.1 Habit & Procrastination Expert: We've Got ADHD Wrong! Break Any Habit & Never Be Distracted!
“gonna fall flat and people are gonna”
I'm gonna stumble over my words I'm … laugh at me
Play at 1:18:34