damp squib in German
damp squib in German is Blindgänger, Versager, Schlag ins Wasser.
damp squib in German
Blindgänger
(literally) A firework that has been wet and therefore fails to go off correctly.
Versager
(literally) A firework that has been wet and therefore fails to go off correctly.
Schlag ins Wasser
(idiomatic, by extension) Anything that does not work properly, or fails to come up to expectations; a dud.
Schuss in den Ofen
(idiomatic, by extension) Anything that does not work properly, or fails to come up to expectations; a dud.
Reinfall
(idiomatic, by extension) Anything that does not work properly, or fails to come up to expectations; a dud.
Rohrkrepierer
(idiomatic, by extension) Anything that does not work properly, or fails to come up to expectations; a dud.
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "damp squib" in German?
"damp squib" in German is Blindgänger, Versager, Schlag ins Wasser.
Are there other ways to say "damp squib" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "damp squib": Blindgänger, Versager, Schlag ins Wasser, Schuss in den Ofen, Reinfall, Rohrkrepierer.
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