Meaning of 'Go down like a lead balloon'
What does the saying 'Go down like a lead balloon' mean?
Idiom: Go down like a lead balloon
Meaning:
If something goes down like a lead balloon, it fails or is extremely badly received.
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Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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