to fail completely; to come to nothing
vollständig scheitern; zu nichts führen (vollständig scheitern; zu nichts führen)
"All his dreams went up in smoke after the deal collapsed."
"Alle seine Träume gingen in Rauch auf, nachdem der Deal zusammenbrach." (Alle seine Träume **gingen in Rauch auf**, nachdem der Deal zusammenbrach.)
to focus only on positive thoughts and energy
to start thinking seriously about solving a problem
To inquire wisely to gain understanding.
the future will reveal the outcome
to recover quickly after a setback
time when one relaxes and does not work