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Go up in smoke

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Metaphorical Usage

Often used metaphorically to describe wasted efforts or failed ambitions, not just actual plans.

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After failing the audition, her dreams of becoming an actress went up in smoke.
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Negative Outcome

The phrase implies a sense of disappointment or a negative outcome to a hopeful situation.

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Their championship hopes went up in smoke after the star player got injured.
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Irreversible Consequence

Used to express that something has been irreversibly damaged or lost.

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The secret recipe went up in smoke when the chef passed away without writing it down.
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