A nine days’ wonder
noun
Something or someone that gets a lot of attention for a short time, then is quickly forgotten.
Their new product was a nine days’ wonder, it attracted huge attention initially but was soon forgotten.
Often appears as...
- became a nine days’ wonder
- be a nine days’ wonder
Usage tips
Idiomatic
noun
Something or someone that gets a lot of attention for a short time, then is quickly forgotten.
Their new product was a nine days’ wonder, it attracted huge attention initially but was soon forgotten.
Often appears as...
- became a nine days’ wonder
- be a nine days’ wonder
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Brief Popularity
Use this phrase when something is trending or popular for a very short time, then fades away.
The meme was a nine days’ wonder, spreading like wildfire and then disappearing.
Pro Tip 2/3Fleeting Interest
It implies that the public's interest is temporary and not deep, often following a fad.
The diet fad turned out to be just a nine days’ wonder.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Enduring
It suggests that the subject will not have lasting value or impact.
Everyone thought the show would be a hit, but it was just a nine days’ wonder.
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