Phrase guide

have one's moments

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To experience brief periods of distinction, especially in contrast with the status quo.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 也有犀利的時候 /也有犀利的时候 (yě yǒu xīlì de shíhòu) — experience brief periods of distinction
  • Finnish: olla hetkensä — experience brief periods of distinction
  • Russian: переживать звёздный час (pereživatʹ zvjózdnyj čas) — experience brief periods of distinction
  • Swedish: ha sina stunder — experience brief periods of distinction