a damp squib

damp squib

Someone or something that disappoints or does not meet expectations. The film got a lot of hype, but I thought it was a bit of a damp squib.

See also: damp, squib

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

a damp squib

mainly BRITISH

COMMON A damp squib is something which is much less impressive or exciting than it was expected to be. As a rebellion, it was something of a damp squib. The whole campaign turned out to be a damp squib. Note: A squib is a small firework. A damp squib would not go off properly, and so it would be a disappointment.

See also: damp, squib

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

a damp squib

an unsuccessful attempt to impress; an anticlimax.

This expression stems from the idea that a squib, a type of small firework, will not have the desired explosive effect if it is damp.

See also: damp, squib

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

a damp ˈsquib

(British English, informal) an event, experience, etc. that is expected to be interesting or exciting, but is in fact boring or ordinary: In the end, the party turned out to be rather a damp squib.

A squib is a type of small firework. If it is damp, it will not burn properly.

See also: damp, squib

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

See also:

damp squib
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damping
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get hype
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finger wave
rub off on (someone)
letdown

References in periodicals archive

AFTER months of contemplation and all the hue and cry against the corrupt practices of previous ruling parties, the government's rhetoric of 'Naya Pakistan' seems to be a damp squib.

PTI performance

THERE were no goals and a damp squib of a game in the drizzle at Turner's Cross last night.

Worst of times in a tale of two cities

Martin Lewis, founder of MONEYSAVINGEXPERT.com, said the price cap "will now feel like a damp squib to most people".

PRICE CAP 'CON' Anger as regulator waves through PS117 hike to bills

Once PakistanA's unpredictable batting crumbled, WednesdayA's match turned into a damp squib for a near-capacity crowd comprising of Indian and Pakistani expats living in the United Arab Emirates.

Pakistan got a wakeup call before main round, says Sarfraz

nibble 'no scorer' at 30/1 (188bet), and cheer for a damp squib.

SOMETIMES a price is just [...]; ALEX HANKIN UNEARTHS SOME WEEKEND STONKERS... AND STINKERS IN ASSOCIATION WITH

"It was a damp squib, proposing that Europeans obtain the status of 'third-country nationals' in the UK, with fewer rights than British citizens are offered throughout the EU."

'A damp squib' -- EU parliament reacts to UK proposal on citizens

After a roaring start to July, with its hottest ever day on July 1 of 36.7C at Heathrow, much of the rest of the month was a damp squib.

Promise of weekend sunshine

AFTER Black Friday, Cyber Monday and panic Saturday, the poor old Boxing Day sales are a bit of a damp squib.

STYLIST

The keenly anticipated meeting with Russell Brand on BBC Question Time turned out to be a damp squib because, despite ranting on and reading from notes, Russell Brand had nothing constructive to say.

No fizz in Nigel's big moment

Overall, I just think Clubcall has proved to be a bit of a damp squib.

It's not the right call

What we need now is some jobs and money to spend because without money in their pockets, the brand new city spectacular will be a bit of a damp squib for many of Birmingham's citizens who wont be able to afford to use it.

Now we need money; VIEWS

So with the pockets looking ideal for breakbuilding it will be disappointing if the match proves to be a damp squib.

Scores to soar; SNOOKER

NORTHERN Ireland manager Michael O'Neill has set his players the unenviable task of ensuring Cristiano Ronaldo's big day proves a damp squib at the Dragao Stadium.

O'Neill plans to contain Ronaldo

QUETTA -- Indian batsman Yuvraj Singh's keenly-awaited return after battling cancer ended with a damp squib as the first Twenty20 game against New Zealand was washed out on Saturday.

Yuvraj's India return washed out

As a fundraiser for the two cash-strapped clubs it turned out to be a damp squib, the Quakers giving a trial to Newcastle United youngster Ryan McGorrigan.

City success; In brief

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释义	a damp squib damp squib Someone or something that disappoints or does not meet expectations. The film got a lot of hype, but I thought it was a bit of a damp squib. See also: damp, squib Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. a damp squib mainly BRITISH COMMON A damp squib is something which is much less impressive or exciting than it was expected to be. As a rebellion, it was something of a damp squib. The whole campaign turned out to be a damp squib. Note: A squib is a small firework. A damp squib would not go off properly, and so it would be a disappointment. See also: damp, squib Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. a damp squib an unsuccessful attempt to impress; an anticlimax. This expression stems from the idea that a squib, a type of small firework, will not have the desired explosive effect if it is damp. See also: damp, squib Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary a damp ˈsquib (British English, informal) an event, experience, etc. that is expected to be interesting or exciting, but is in fact boring or ordinary: In the end, the party turned out to be rather a damp squib. A squib is a type of small firework. If it is damp, it will not burn properly. See also: damp, squib Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: damp squib squib damping damp damp down get hype hype artist finger wave rub off on (someone) letdown References in periodicals archive AFTER months of contemplation and all the hue and cry against the corrupt practices of previous ruling parties, the government's rhetoric of 'Naya Pakistan' seems to be a damp squib. PTI performance THERE were no goals and a damp squib of a game in the drizzle at Turner's Cross last night. Worst of times in a tale of two cities Martin Lewis, founder of MONEYSAVINGEXPERT.com, said the price cap "will now feel like a damp squib to most people". PRICE CAP 'CON' Anger as regulator waves through PS117 hike to bills Once PakistanA's unpredictable batting crumbled, WednesdayA's match turned into a damp squib for a near-capacity crowd comprising of Indian and Pakistani expats living in the United Arab Emirates. Pakistan got a wakeup call before main round, says Sarfraz nibble 'no scorer' at 30/1 (188bet), and cheer for a damp squib. SOMETIMES a price is just [...]; ALEX HANKIN UNEARTHS SOME WEEKEND STONKERS... AND STINKERS IN ASSOCIATION WITH "It was a damp squib, proposing that Europeans obtain the status of 'third-country nationals' in the UK, with fewer rights than British citizens are offered throughout the EU." 'A damp squib' -- EU parliament reacts to UK proposal on citizens After a roaring start to July, with its hottest ever day on July 1 of 36.7C at Heathrow, much of the rest of the month was a damp squib. Promise of weekend sunshine AFTER Black Friday, Cyber Monday and panic Saturday, the poor old Boxing Day sales are a bit of a damp squib. STYLIST The keenly anticipated meeting with Russell Brand on BBC Question Time turned out to be a damp squib because, despite ranting on and reading from notes, Russell Brand had nothing constructive to say. No fizz in Nigel's big moment Overall, I just think Clubcall has proved to be a bit of a damp squib. It's not the right call What we need now is some jobs and money to spend because without money in their pockets, the brand new city spectacular will be a bit of a damp squib for many of Birmingham's citizens who wont be able to afford to use it. Now we need money; VIEWS So with the pockets looking ideal for breakbuilding it will be disappointing if the match proves to be a damp squib. Scores to soar; SNOOKER NORTHERN Ireland manager Michael O'Neill has set his players the unenviable task of ensuring Cristiano Ronaldo's big day proves a damp squib at the Dragao Stadium. O'Neill plans to contain Ronaldo QUETTA -- Indian batsman Yuvraj Singh's keenly-awaited return after battling cancer ended with a damp squib as the first Twenty20 game against New Zealand was washed out on Saturday. Yuvraj's India return washed out As a fundraiser for the two cash-strapped clubs it turned out to be a damp squib, the Quakers giving a trial to Newcastle United youngster Ryan McGorrigan. City success; In brief
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