damp squib

dæmp skwɪb
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Translation of damp squib into German

Noun

disappointment

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something that fails to meet expectations or is less exciting than anticipated
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Reinfall mEnttäuschung fSchuss in den Ofen m
  • The much-hyped product launch turned out to be a damp squib..Die hochgepriesene Produkteinführung entpuppte sich als Reinfall
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Synonyms and analogies of damp squib in English

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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
derReinfallnm.

I expected fireworks, but the festival was just a damp squib in the end.

Ich erwartete ein Spektakel, aber das Festival war am Ende nur ein Reinfall.

His presentation was a damp squib; it lacked the flair promised in the invitation.

Seine Präsentation war ein Reinfall; es fehlte der versprochene Schwung aus der Einladung.

derRohrkrepierernm.

The highly anticipated movie sequel ended up being a damp squib at the box office.

Die mit Spannung erwartete Filmfortsetzung entpuppte sich an den Kinokassen als Rohrkrepierer.

His attempt to impress the investors with his pitch was a complete damp squib.

Sein Versuch, die Investoren mit seinem Pitch zu beeindrucken, war ein totaler Rohrkrepierer.

derSchuss in den Ofennm.

His big speech at the conference turned out to be a damp squib.

Seine große Rede auf der Konferenz entpuppte sich als Schuss in den Ofen.

His attempt to revolutionize the industry turned out to be a damp squib.

Sein Versuch, die Branche zu revolutionieren, erwies sich als Schuss in den Ofen.

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damp squib: Examples and translations in context

Baking a cake for dinner was a damp squib; only half of it rose properly.

Einen Kuchen zum Abendessen zu backen war ein Reinfall; nur die Hälfte ging richtig auf.

Her birthday party was a damp squib due to the storm that kept most guests away.

Ihre Geburtstagsparty war ein Reinfall wegen des Sturms, der die meisten Gäste fernhielt.

Our weekend trip turned into a damp squib because of the endless rain and bad weather.

Unser Wochenendausflug verwandelte sich in einen Reinfall wegen des endlosen Regens und schlechten Wetters.

We thought the team would win, but their performance was a damp squib for fans.

Wir dachten, das Team würde gewinnen, aber ihre Leistung war für die Fans ein Reinfall.

The movie was a damp squib, failing to deliver the thrilling adventure promised in the trailer.

Der Film war ein Reinfall und konnte das im Trailer versprochene spannende Abenteuer nicht liefern.

The anticipated sequel was a damp squib, failing to capture the magic of the original.

Die mit Spannung erwartete Fortsetzung war ein Reinfall und konnte nicht an den Zauber des Originals anknüpfen.

The final episode of the series felt like a damp squib, leaving viewers disappointed.

Die letzte Episode der Serie fühlte sich wie ein Reinfall an und ließ die Zuschauer enttäuscht zurück.

Despite the hype, the exhibition turned out to be a damp squib, showcasing dull artwork.

Trotz des Hypes entpuppte sich die Ausstellung als Reinfall, da sie langweilige Kunstwerke zeigte.

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