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Flames I Shot Shoot Severely Criticize Reject Idea

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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