The expression "to shoot down in flames" means to criticize someone severely or to reject their idea or proposal completely.
L'espressione "to shoot down in flames" significa criticare aspramente qualcuno o respingere completamente un'idea o proposta.
| Idiom | to shoot down in flames |
|---|---|
| Definition | to severely criticize someone; to reject their idea or proposal |
| Examples | - I thought it was a good idea, but the boss shot it down in flames. - She shot me down in flames when I suggested asking my parents to look after the children. |
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