busted flush
A potential flush which ultimately was not filled.
I thought I'd draw another spade, but I ended up with a busted flush.
flush
/ˈflʌʃ/
noun 8verb 7adj 5adv 1
Collocations
13(noun.)
ADJ
faint, slight | deep, dull, pink, red, scarlet, warm
hectic, sudden
A sudden flush of warmth spread across her face when he walked into the room.
hot
She experienced a hot flush when she realized she'd forgotten her presentation at home.
VERB + FLUSH
feel
When he realized his mistake, he felt a sudden flush of embarrassment spread across his cheeks.
bring
His embarrassment brought a sudden flush across his face during the presentation.
FLUSH + VERB
creep, rise, spread, suffuse sth
A warm blush crept across his face when she caught him staring.
PREP
~ of
A sudden flush of embarrassment spread across her face when she realized everyone was watching.
PHRASES
(in) the first flush of enthusiasm, passion, youth, etc.
(verb.)
ADV
deeply | a little, slightly
angrily, guiltily, painfully
She turned away from the mirror, flushing angrily at her own reflection.
PREP
with
She flushed with anger when she realized they had forgotten her birthday.
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