damp squib

dæmp skwɪb
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Translation of damp squib into Russian

Noun

disappointment

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something that fails to meet expectations or is less exciting than anticipated
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  • The much-hyped product launch turned out to be a damp squib..Долгожданный запуск продукта оказался пшиком.

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

пшиком - pshikom

His big announcement at the meeting was a damp squib, surprising no one.

Его громкое объявление на собрании оказалось пшиком, никого не удивив.

Their grand plans for the party ended up being a damp squib.

Их грандиозные планы на вечеринку в итоге оказались пшиком.

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damp squib: Examples and translations in context

The government's new policy was a damp squib, disappointing many voters.

Новая политика правительства оказалась пшиком, разочаровав многих избирателей.

Despite the hype, the movie premiere turned out to be a damp squib.

Несмотря на шумиху, премьера фильма оказалась пшиком.

The much-anticipated new product launch turned out to be a damp squib, disappointing investors and customers alike.

Столь ожидаемый запуск нового продукта оказался пшиком, разочаровав как инвесторов, так и клиентов.

The politician's grand promises for economic reform turned out to be a damp squib once he was elected to office.

Грандиозные обещания политика по экономической реформе оказались пшиком, как только его избрали на должность.

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