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The phrase "a misfire" is correct and can be used in written English
It is usually used to describe an event in which a person or thing fails to achieve the desired result due to a flaw or mistake. For example, you could say "The performance was a complete misfire, as the band seemed to lack inspiration".
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"But it's a misfire.
It's a misfire.
That character is saved by a misfire.
The potato chips had been a misfire.
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A misfire can prove beneficial, revealing a facet of his game that needs correcting.
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"The New Normal" is a misfire, but at least it's not a boring one.
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Unfortunately, the final selection, a synopsis narrated above the music, is a misfire.
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