What does "damp squib" mean in: "The company's new policy was a complete damp squib."?

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A Huge success
B Dangerous move
C Unexpected boost
D Complete failure

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Answer: D. Complete failure

Answer: d) Complete failure.
Explanation: A "damp squib" is something that fails to produce the expected excitement or success.

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What does "damp squib" mean in: "The company's new policy was a complete damp squib."?

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