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The phrase "a lead balloon" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to describe an idea or proposal that is met with complete failure or is poorly received.
Example: "His joke fell flat, like a lead balloon, leaving the audience in awkward silence."
Alternatives: "a total flop" or "a dismal failure".
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They'll sink like a lead balloon.
It went down like a lead balloon.
"It went over like a lead balloon," he says.
"That went down like a lead balloon," he laughs.
And it went over like a lead balloon.
Stay tuned to see if we create a new red balloon or a lead balloon.
"It went down a treat on Twitter but like a lead balloon in Dapto.
"It landed like a lead balloon down there," said one person who advised the state.
Any points for Russia going down like a lead balloon in this room.
Of course, such a message goes down like a lead balloon among many.
She said he went down "like a lead balloon" after being hit by the stun gun.
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