What is another word for lead balloon?
Pronunciation: [lˈiːd bəlˈuːn] (IPA) 
The phrase "lead balloon" is used to describe an idea, plan, or joke that falls flat and fails to impress or entertain. There are many synonyms for this phrase such as a "flop", a "dud", a "failure", a "letdown", a "disappointment", a "fiasco", a "bust", a "nonstarter", a "miss", a "botch", a "blunder", a "clunker", a "washout", or a "turkey". Each of these synonyms conveys the same meaning - something that did not resonate with the intended audience and received a negative reaction or no reaction at all. It's always important to consider your audience before moving forward with any idea to avoid the dreaded "lead balloon".
