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In the Loop

Lead Balloon Loop Completely Unsuccessful Contrary Expectations Fail

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Idiom GO OVER LIKE A LEAD BALLOON
Definition to be completely unsuccessful, contrary to expectations; to fail
Examples
  1. The car company introduced a new model that was supposed to be amazing, but it went over like a lead balloon. Nobody wanted to buy it.
  2. That actor has been in several great movies, but his latest film will probably go over like a lead balloon. It’s just terrible!

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