- Squib out
- to back out of something
Dictionary of Australian slang . 2013.
Squib out
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squib out — Australian Slang to back out of something … English dialects glossary
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damp squib — Brit. Informal. something meant but failing to impress or succeed. [1965 70] * * * damp squib noun Something that fails to go off with the expected bang (lit and figurative) • • • Main Entry: ↑damp damp squib see under ↑damp • • • Main Entry: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
(a) damp squib — British & Australian an event which people think will be exciting but which is disappointing when it happens. The party turned out to be a bit of a damp squib. Half the people who d been invited didn t turn up … New idioms dictionary
damp squib — ► NOUN Brit. ▪ something that turns out to be much less impressive than expected … English terms dictionary
