damp squib

dæmp skwɪb
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Translation of damp squib from English into Dutch

Noun

disappointment

RareUKsomething that fails to meet expectations or is less exciting than anticipatedRareUK
tegenvaller mteleurstelling f
  • The much-hyped product launch turned out to be a damp squib.De veelgeprezen productlancering bleek een tegenvaller te zijn
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Synonyms and analogies of damp squib in English

n.disappointmentletdownMore synonyms

Examples of damp squib in a sentence

  • The event was a damp squib due to poor organization.

Translations of "damp squib" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
teleurstellingnf.

Rishabh Saxena turned out to be a damp squib!

Rishabh Saxena blijkt een teleurstelling.

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