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Explorez les idiomes anglais concernant la diffamation et l'impopularité avec des exemples comme "neuf jours d'émerveillement" et "chute de grâce".

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English idioms related to Failure

to make unfavorable remarks about someone

Ex: dragged his name through the mire by accusing him of a crime he did n't commit .

the action of publishing or spreading unpleasant details about someone's private life in order to negatively impact the public's opinion of them

Ex: The journalist has been gathering dirt on the politician for months to expose his corruption.
dirty linen
[Phrase]

one's personal matters that if shared with others could make one embarrassed or ashamed

Ex: The company 's financial troubles have been aired in the media , and now everyone knows dirty linen.

something that receives a lot of attention for a short time, but is soon forgotten

Ex: The song was a one-day wonder, reaching the top of the charts for just a day before falling off the list.

to lose favor, respect, or a position of high regard due to a significant mistake, scandal, or failure

Ex: The respected academic 's plagiarism scandal led to a fall from grace within the academic community , damaging their credibility .

to cause a loss of respect or reputation for a person or thing

Ex: The opposing team couldlay a glove on the star player, who scored all three goals in the match .
to lose face
[Phrase]

to do something that causes others to have less respect for one

Ex: The politician lost face after being caught in a scandal, causing their once-loyal supporters to turn against them.
loss of face
[Phrase]

the state of losing all the respect others had for one because of one's actions

Ex: The politician suffered a loss of face when their controversial policies were met with widespread public backlash.

used when one says or does something that makes one disgraced or discredited

Ex: The politician's name was mud after their controversial remarks caused widespread outrage.

used to refer to something is not currently appropriate, popular, or available due to being outside of its usual time or season

Ex: The store was selling winter coats in the middle of summer , which out of season and not in demand .

to be subjected to disapproval, rejection, or criticism from others, often through booing

Ex: The politician was surprised get the bird from the crowd during their speech , as they had expected a more positive reception .

to make a mistake that brings about a negative consequence

Ex: She always arrives on time , but blots her copybook by being rude to her colleagues .

to find the flaws and weaknesses of something, like a plan, action, or idea

Ex: The picked holes in the student's essay , criticizing every minor error and omission .

to make someone appear foolish or ridiculous in front of others

Ex: She always interrupts others in meetings , and makes an ass out of her.

to take a particular course of action that endangers one's reputation or position

Ex: They put their heads on the block by taking out a large loan to fund their dream project .

to behave in an embarrassing or foolish manner in front of other people, in a way that that makes them mock one

Ex: She makes an exhibition of herself by singing loudly in the office .

a negative perception of someone or something

une mauvaise réputation, une image ternie

une mauvaise réputation, une image ternie

Ex: The controversial remarks made by the celebrity actor resulted in a black eye for their public image .Les remarques controversées de l'acteur célèbre ont entraîné un **coup dur** pour son image publique.
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