A nine days’ wonder

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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.
Visual representation of "a nine days’ wonder" - Something or someone that gets a lot of attention for a short time, then is quickly forgotten.

Often appears as...

  • became a nine days’ wonder
  • be a nine days’ wonder

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Brief Popularity

Use this phrase when something is trending or popular for a very short time, then fades away.

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The meme was a nine days’ wonder, spreading like wildfire and then disappearing.
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Fleeting Interest

It implies that the public's interest is temporary and not deep, often following a fad.

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The diet fad turned out to be just a nine days’ wonder.
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Not Enduring

It suggests that the subject will not have lasting value or impact.

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Everyone thought the show would be a hit, but it was just a nine days’ wonder.
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