completely fail

[/kəmˈpliːtli feɪl/]

verb phrase

falhar completamente

1. to fail entirely or totally; to be completely unsuccessful in achieving something

The project completely failed due to poor planning.

O projeto falhou completamente devido ao planejamento inadequado.

2. to not succeed at all in an attempt or effort

He completely failed the exam.

Ele falhou completamente na prova.

NYC Slang

completely bomb; totally tank; completely whiff

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

falhar completamente

most common usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

dar um toco

colloquial slang for complete failure

São Paulo

bombar

informal term meaning to fail completely

Portugal

falhar completamente

standard Portuguese usage

fail miserably

go down in flames

bite the dust

fall flat on one's face

not cut the mustard

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