English idiom

flavor of the month

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Figurative meaning

a person, framework, or thing that is fashionable for a very short time

Why this phrase?

From ice-cream parlors' rotating monthly special flavor.

Example

“Every framework is the flavor of the month until the next one ships.”

Dictionary details

Component words

flavor month

Tags

Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.

flash in the pan

something that shows brilliant early promise but fails quickly and leaves nothing behind

cutting edge

the most advanced stage of development; state-of-the-art

gold rush

a sudden mass rush to profit from a new opportunity

jump on the bandwagon

To join a popular trend or activity because many others are doing it.

state of the art

using the most advanced and modern techniques or technology

up and running

fully operating and ready for use

Source methodology

Meanings, register, CEFR, and examples come from the reviewed dictionary record. Expression notes may describe a reviewed present-day word picture or a background note; they are not presented as verified etymology.

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