What is another word for burst bubble?
Pronunciation: [bˈɜːst bˈʌbə͡l] (IPA) 
"Burst bubble" can be synonymous with many different phrases and words. Some similar expressions include "shattered dream," "broken hope," "burst fantasy," and "disillusionment." Other similar phrases include "deflated expectation," "shattered optimism," and "broken illusion." Each of these phrases conveys the idea that something hopeful or positive has been destroyed or disproven. "Burst bubble" specifically suggests the suddenness of the disappointment, as if a balloon has been popped. So, whether someone has experienced a letdown or been let down by someone else, there are many ways to express the feeling of a "burst bubble".
