Bust
Bust noun - Something that has failed.
Usage example: the first movie was a hit, but the sequel was an unexpected bust
Fizzle
Fizzle noun - Something that has failed.
Usage example: the play was a fizzle, opening and closing the same night
Common collocations
| way | bust way | fizzle way |
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Fizzle and Bust. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 18, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/bust/fizzle
Bust & Fizzle. N.p., 2016. Web. 18 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/bust/fizzle>.
Fizzle or Bust. 2016. Accessed August 18, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/bust/fizzle.
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