go up in flames
US /ɡoʊ ʌp ɪn fleɪmz/
UK /ɡoʊ ʌp ɪn fleɪmz/
1.
terbakar habis, hangus terbakar
to be destroyed by fire
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The old factory went up in flames overnight.
Pabrik tua itu terbakar habis semalam.
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Their house went up in flames due to an electrical fault.
Rumah mereka terbakar habis karena korsleting listrik.
2.
gagal total, hancur berantakan
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.
Semua rencana mereka untuk bisnis baru itu gagal total ketika pendanaan terhenti.
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His political career went up in flames after the scandal.
Karier politiknya hancur berantakan setelah skandal itu.