Meaning of 'Damp squib'
What does the saying 'Damp squib' mean?
Idiom: Damp squib
Meaning:
If something is expected to have a great effect or impact but doesn't, it is a damp squib.
Country: British English 
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Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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