Fail
Fail verb - To stop functioning.
Nailed
Both words in one sentence
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It was almost a Running Gag in Kim Possible how many bad guys would have Kim and/or Ron absolutely nailed to the wall, fail to account for Rufus chewing through their bonds or hitting the self-destruct for the Kill Sat, and then are absolutely stunned that their plans were foiled in the end.
Source: Didn't See That Coming -
Curse Cut Short: "But do not fail me, Jedite, or I will shove these nails straight up your—""Oh shit, I'm... gonna get nailed." A Date with Rosie Palms: Melvin, Darien, Serena, and, of course, Amy.Amy: I get action!
Source: Web Video / Sailor Moon Abridged
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