Idiom ’Damp Squib’ - Learn Idioms Online

The meaning of the idiom ’a damp squib’ is something which fails to satisfy expectations. A squib is a type of firework, and if it gets wet, it just fizzles, it’s disappointing. A ’damp squib’ means that something which was expected to be exciting, turns out to be disappointing. In this video, you will learn about the idiom and how to use it in your daily conversations. The sentences with the idiom are highlighted at the end of the video. Practice at the end to build your fluency on the subject matter. Do
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