Become Flat (Verb)
Meaning
Lose sparkle or bouquet; "wine and beer can pall".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The champagne that was left open all night will become flat and unpalatable.
- If you don't store the wine properly, it will become flat after just a few days.
- The soda that's been sitting in the fridge for a week will become flat and lose its fizz.
- As the hours passed, the perfume began to become flat and lose its distinctive scent.
- The sparkling water will become flat and taste ordinary if you leave the bottle open for too long.