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To fail, especially in spectacular fashion
“After hours of practice, he still managed to flunk the important piano recital, hitting all the wrong notes in a spectacularly disastrous performance.”
To fail, plough, or flop in an academic, professional, or competitive setting
“After weeks of studying, he still managed to flunk his final exams and had to repeat the semester.”
Failure to meet expectations or achieve a desired outcome
“He felt discouraged after experiencing yet another flunk in his attempt to start a successful business.”
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