Meaning of the word "go up in smoke" in English
What does "go up in smoke" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
go up in smoke
US /ɡoʊ ʌp ɪn smoʊk/
UK /ɡəʊ ʌp ɪn smoʊk/
Idiom
to come to nothing; to fail completely
Example:
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All their hard work went up in smoke when the project was canceled.
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His dreams of becoming a professional athlete went up in smoke after the injury.
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