seven-day wonder
A "seven-day wonder" is a phrase used to describe something that briefly captures attention but is soon forgotten.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)Something that generates excitement or interest for a short period before being forgotten.
Example
- The viral video was a seven-day wonder, quickly fading from everyone's memory.
- His sudden fame turned out to be just a seven-day wonder.
C1Sarcastic
(informal, sarcastic)A person or process that is claimed to be perfected in a very short time, often implying it is not truly accomplished.
Example
- They called the new software a seven-day wonder, but it was full of bugs.
Similar
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