Sekirov Dictionary

fall flat on one's face

verb2

•
To fall headlong forwards, notionally hitting one's face on the ground.
- I tripped over my shoelace and fell flat on my face.
•
(figurative) To fail miserably, especially in an obvious or embarrassing way.
- He tried to start his own business but fell flat on his face.

forms

fell flat on one's face · fallen flat on one's face · falling flat on one's face · falls flat on one's face

This dictionary works without the internet: on your phone · in Chrome