Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the exact meaning of the idiom/phrase from the following.

Fall flat

  1. To fall in love

  2. Fail to win appreciation

  3. Lose conciousness

  4. Lose confidence
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Fall flat means to fail completely or not have the intended effect. When a joke, plan, or performance falls flat, it fails to generate the expected response, laughter, or appreciation from the audience.

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