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Damp Squib

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Definition: An event which people think will be exciting but which is disappointing when it happens.

Origin: 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.

A

I expected too much from this opportunity. It proved to be just a damp squib.

我原本对这次机会充满希望，结果证明希望再次落空。

B

The tree planting trip was a damp squib. I wondered after we planted them who is going to take care of these baby trees?

这次植树活动真是令人大失所望。我不知道种上了有谁会去照看这些树苗？

C

The meeting was a bit of a damp squib; nothing really got done.

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