damp squib vs pig's ear

damp squib

noun
  • A firework that has been wet and therefore fails to go off correctly. 

  • Anything that doesn’t work properly, or fails to come up to expectations; a dud. 

pig's ear

noun
  • The cooked ear of a pig, as used in a number of cuisines around the world. 

  • Beer. 

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