Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fail miserably
phrase
/feɪl ˈmɪz.ə.bli/
Definition
To achieve a very poor or unsuccessful outcome.
Examples
- Despite their best efforts, the project failed miserably.
- She studied hard for the test but ended up failing miserably.
- The team thought they had a great plan, but they failed miserably on execution.
Meaning
When someone attempts something and does not succeed, often falling far short of their goals or expectations.
Synonyms
- fall flat
- come up short
- miss the mark
- flop