Literal translation
flip the car
When to use it
"This livestreamer 翻车'd" = scandal exposed. Also for DIY projects gone wrong.
Origin
Racing term for crashes; internet usage covers scandals, failed stunts, bad purchases.
Examples
- 他立的人设彻底翻车了。His carefully built public image totally crashed.
Similar slang
出事 (something went wrong)塌房 (idol scandal — fandom slang)