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Fall flat on one's face

Verb

Definitions

1.VerbTo fall headlong forwards, notionally hitting one's face on the ground.
"I tripped over my shoelace and fell flat on my face."
2.VerbTo fail miserably, especially in an obvious or embarrassing way.
"He tried to start his own business but fell flat on his face."
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