Language Cafe: Flatter to deceive

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Flatter to Deceive

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Definition: Appear promising but ultimately disappoint.

Origin: Origin unclear, but often found in sports commentary.

A

The poster of the musical is so well done but the show itself flattered to deceive. I wasted my money on it.

音乐剧的海报制作特别精良，可是剧本身却不怎么样，我觉得钱花得有点冤枉。

B

The latest book by my favourite writer flatters to deceive. The beginning is good, but the more I read the more uninteresting I found it.

我最喜欢的作家最近出的书有欺骗性，我开始读觉得不错，后来越来越不喜欢。

C

The project looked very good but in the end, it flattered to deceive.

（最后一句依然留给大家来翻译。）

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