Have its moments Meaning in English
expression
HAV its MOH-muhnts
hav its MOH-muhnts
Definition
Used to say that something is not always great, but sometimes it is impressive, enjoyable, or good.
Usage & Nuances
This expression is often used in a mildly positive way, acknowledging ups and downs. Commonly said about movies, places, jobs, etc. It can soften criticism, suggesting redeeming qualities. Not very formal; more conversational.
Spanish: tener sus momentosPortuguese (BR): ter seus momentosPortuguese (PT): ter os seus momentosChinese (Simplified): 有精彩的时候Chinese (Traditional): 有精彩的時候Hindi: अपने क्षण होते हैंArabic: له لحظاتهBengali: ভাল সময় আসে - মাঝে মাঝে ভালো লাগেRussian: бывают хорошие моменты - есть свои плюсыJapanese: いい時もあるVietnamese: có lúc tuyệt vời - có lúc hayKorean: 좋을 때도 있다Turkish: iyi anları varUrdu: کبھی کبھی اچھا ہوتا ہےIndonesian: ada saat-saatnya bagus
Example Sentences
This TV show has its moments, but it's not my favorite.
basic
The movie has its moments, especially in the middle.
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Working here has its moments, but sometimes it's tough.
basic
The festival wasn't perfect, but it definitely had its moments.
natural
Her singing has its moments, especially during live shows.
natural
This old car has its moments—sometimes it runs great, sometimes not.
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