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a damp squib |
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a damp squib (British & Australian) an event which people think will be exciting but which is disappointing when it happens Usage notes: A squib is a type of firework (= a small container filled with chemicals which explodes to produce bright lights and loud noises) and if it becomes wet, it will not explode. The party turned out to be a bit of a damp squib. Half the people who'd been invited didn't turn up. See also: damp How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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