Idiom: Nine-Day Wonder
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From nine + day + wonder (“something that causes amazement or awe”). References to a period of nine days or nights to describe the length of a short-lived fad date from as early as the 14th century;[1] see, for instance, Troilus and Criseyde (c. 1380s) by the English poet Geoffrey Chaucer (c. 1340s – 1400; spelling modernized): “Ek [besides] wonder last but nine days never in town”.[2]
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Something that generates interest for a limited time and is then abandoned.
Example Sentences
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The latest fashion trend was a nine-day wonder and quickly faded away.
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The new restaurant was a nine-day wonder, with people lining up to try it in the first week.
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The superstar's comeback album was just a nine-day wonder and didn't have long-term success.
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The internet video went viral and became a nine-day wonder.
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The political scandal was a nine-day wonder, dominating headlines for a short time.
