Experiencing Failure

I was trying to fix the leaky faucet, but then everything went pear-shaped and I ended up flooding the bathroom.

I was hoping to learn how to play the guitar, but I fell at the first fence when I realized how difficult it was to even hold the instrument correctly.

The company's financial situation was looking stable, but when a major investor pulled out, the wheels came off and the company went bankrupt.

The comedian's joke fell flat and no one in the audience laughed.

On May 1st, the proposal went down in flames.

The clumsy waiter was carrying a tray of drinks when he tripped and went ass over tip, spilling the drinks all over the customers.

The company's financial situation was stable, but when a major client cancelled their contract, things went south quickly.

The car's engine started making strange noises, and then the dashboard lights went haywire and started flashing.

The bank had invested heavily in risky loans, which eventually caused it to go belly up.

黑眼圈, 眼睛淤青

She accidentally walked into a door and ended up with a black eye.

她不小心撞到了门，结果眼睛青肿了。

The actor forgot his lines during the performance, causing the scene to fall to pieces and the audience to become confused.