Chinese
龙头蛇尾 / 龍頭蛇尾 [lóngtóushéwěi]
lit. dragon's head, snake's tail (idiom); fig. a strong start but weak finish
Japanese
strong beginning and weak ending; anticlimax
Korean
용두사미 [龍頭蛇尾]
anticlimax; A state or situation in which the beginning is grandiose and impressive, yet the finish is disappointing as it loses momentum.
Notes
Sign in to add your own note
Example Sentences
Contains