Go down in flames.
To fail spectacularly.
Go down in flames" is an idiom used to describe a spectacular or dramatic failure, particularly after a period of high hopes or expectations. This vivid expression paints a picture of a crashing airplane engulfed in flames, symbolizing the sudden and complete ruin of efforts or plans, serving as a dramatic lesson on the potential outcomes of risk-taking.
Example Sentences
The project went down in flames due to poor planning.
The project failed miserably due to poor planning.
His political career went down in flames after the scandal.
His political career ended disastrously after the scandal.
All their efforts to save the relationship went down in flames when they realized they wanted different things.
All their efforts to save the relationship failed when they realized they wanted different things.
