Direction: In the following questions four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
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fall flat
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- to fail to stand
- to fail to realise
- to fail to maintain
- to fail to produce intended effect
Correct Option: D
fall flat : fail to amuse people or to have effect that was intended
● Most of his jokes fell flat. The best option is to fail to produce intended effect.