to fail completely or embarrass oneself
完全に失敗するか、自分を恥ずかしくさせる (kanzen ni shippai suru ka, jibun wo hazukashiku saseru)
"The comedian fell flat on his face when no one laughed."
"コメディアンは誰も笑わなかったとき、顔をつけて倒れました。" (Komedian wa dare mo warawanakatta toki, **kao wo tsukete taoremashita**.)
to laugh uncontrollably
to promise solemnly, often in a formal way
in my personal opinion or belief
full of happiness and excitement
To take a risk to achieve something worthwhile.
to escape punishment or avoid being convicted