FALL (FLAT) ON ONE'S FACE

fall (flat) on one's face: translation

fall (flat) on one's face

1. Lit. to fall down, face first. •

Bobby fell flat on his face and skinned his nose.

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Down he went—he fell on his face.

2. Fig. to fail miserably, usually in a performance. •

She was terrible in the play. She fell flat on her face.

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The whole play fell on its face.