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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.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

fall short

  • bomb
  • collapse
  • come a cropper
  • come to grief
  • come up empty
  • fail
  • fall flat
  • flop
  • fold
  • lay an egg
  • miss
  • stall
  • strike out
  • struggle

fallen short

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