fart in an elevator

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Noun

fart in an elevator

1. (slang, derogatory) Something proverbially unpopular or useless.

   Synonyms: fart in a spacesuit, fart in a windstorm

   • 2004, Gary R. Renard, The Disappearance of the Universe, page 13:

     Second, if I told people that God didn't create the world, I have a feeling it would probably go over about as big as a fart in an elevator.

   • 2012, Matthew Reilly, Scarecrow Returns, page 23:

     “Which means you'll be about as helpful as a fart in an elevator. Jesus, civilians. Why don't you leave saving the world to the experts and stay in your heated tents.”