fall flat

The phrase “fall flat” has 2 syllables: fall flat.

It's pronounced as /fɔːl flæt/.

What is synonym and antonym for fall flat?

In the thesaurus, “fall flat” has 11 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for fall flat along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for fall flat

bomb
collapse
come to grief
come up empty
fail
fall short
flop
fold
miss
strike out
struggle

Antonyms for fall flat

click
come off
deliver
go
go over
prevail
succeed
work out

Meanings of fall flat

verb
1. To produce no effect; to fail in the intended effect.

Example Sentences

Despite rehearsing for hours, the comedian's jokes seemed to fall flat with the audience.
The company's attempt to launch a new product fall flat due to poor marketing and lack of consumer interest.
Her attempt to lighten the mood with a joke fall flat as everyone remained silent.
The party decorations were meant to impress, but they fall flat and failed to create the desired atmosphere.
The singer's attempt to hit the high note fall flat as her voice cracked mid-performance.

On this page you'll find 19 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to fall flat, such as: bomb, click, collapse, come off, come to grief, come up empty, deliver.

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Related Words

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