Lightning in a bottle Meaning in English
expression
释义
A rare and extraordinary success or achievement that is very hard to repeat, similar to capturing something amazing and uncontrollable.
用法与细微差别
This is an idiom used in positive contexts for unexpected, impressive achievements—often in business, art, or sports. It's informal; not used for everyday minor successes. Commonly heard as 'capture lightning in a bottle' or 'like catching lightning in a bottle.'
例句
Creating that hit song was like lightning in a bottle.
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Their team's win last year was lightning in a bottle.
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Finding such a perfect solution is lightning in a bottle.
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The start-up's viral app was lightning in a bottle—nobody expected that much success.
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Sometimes, everything comes together just right and you get lightning in a bottle.
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They tried to repeat their success, but lightning in a bottle doesn't happen twice.
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