go up in flames
US /ɡoʊ ʌp ɪn fleɪmz/
UK /ɡoʊ ʌp ɪn fleɪmz/
1.
to be destroyed by fire
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The old factory went up in flames overnight.
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Their house went up in flames due to an electrical fault.
2.
to fail suddenly and spectacularly
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All their plans for the new business went up in flames when the funding fell through.
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His political career went up in flames after the scandal.