go down like a lead balloon: seelead.
when (or before) the balloon goes up when (or before) the action or trouble starts. informal
☞ The balloon alluded to is probably one released to mark the start of an event.
1959Punch The international rules of war are apt to be waived when the balloon goes up.
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