The bubble bursts

Definition 1 of 2

Pro Tip 1/3

False Stability

Used when a seemingly stable situation is actually precarious and collapses. Slide

Investors felt secure until the bubble burst, revealing the company was in debt.

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Impending Doom

Implies that the end of a good phase is expected and inevitable. Slide

Everyone knew the bubble would burst the moment interest rates climbed.

Pro Tip 3/3

Market Context

Often used in financial contexts to describe a market crash following a boom. Slide

The tech industry thrived until the bubble burst, erasing millions in value.