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to end in smoke...

to end in smoke

A

to have a smoking session

B

to be on fire

C

to come to nothing

D

to burn slowly

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The correct Answer is:
C
to end in smoke : efforts that come to nothing or are useless
All his schemes ended in smoke. The best option is to come to nothing.
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