go down like a lead balloon

The phrase "go down like a lead balloon" is an idiomatic expression that suggests an idea, suggestion, or statement has been met with complete disapproval, rejection, or failure. It implies that something has been received poorly or had a negative impact, similar to how a lead balloon would fall quickly and heavily to the ground rather than rising like a regular balloon.


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