"Il Fiasco"

"Il Fiasco" is an Italian term that means "the flask" or "the bottle," and in a broader context, it refers to a failure or a debacle, especially in a dramatic or public setting. The phrase originated from the 19th-century Italian theater, where a performance could be deemed a "fiasco" if it went poorly, much like a bottle that doesn't stand upright. Today, it is often used to describe any situation where expectations are unmet or plans go awry, signifying a notable fall from success or a complete breakdown in execution.