Fail and Pan out
Opposite meaning terms
Fail
Fail verb - To be unsuccessful.
Usage example: despite all the publicity, the movie failed miserably at the box office
Pan out
Pan out verb - To turn out as planned or desired.
Usage example: the investment scheme didn't quite pan out
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