Pulling a Dalda
The phrase "Pulling a Dalda" refers to the act of putting forth maximum effort and yet experiencing a devastating failure, often in a manner that is particularly harsh or humiliating. It can be used to describe a situation where despite giving your all, the outcome is still unfavorable or disastrous, leaving you feeling defeated and frustrated. "Pulling a Dalda" implies that you have done everything you could, but still ended up falling short.
I almost got the world record, but I ended up Pulling a Dalda!