busted flush
The term "busted flush" originates from poker and is used idiomatically to describe unfulfilled potential.
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Definition
B2Poker
(technical)A hand where a player has four cards of the same suit but fails to get the fifth card needed to complete a flush.
Example
- I thought I had a winning hand, but it turned out to be a busted flush.
C1General
(idiomatic)Something that initially showed great promise but ultimately failed or became worthless.
Example
- The startup was once promising, but it ended up as a busted flush.
- His career seemed unstoppable at first, but he turned out to be a busted flush.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "busted flush":
busted valisefour flushbust onbust assbust upbust a gutfirst flushbust outwashed upgut buster