blaze of glory
Noun
Meaning
An impressive but brief display of strength before expiring, in the way that a fire burns more brightly shortly before burning out.
A sight, usually associated with a deity, that is forbidden or that is too glorious to behold.
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Examples
It isn't until Nog stands up to Martok and directly challenges him that Martok begins to display a grudging respect for the young Ferengi (episodes " Soldiers of the Empire ", " Blaze of Glory ").
North Korea: Sanctions could make Kim 'go out in a blaze of glory'
She told the faculty, “We’re going to go out in a blaze of glory and dignity and grace,” Doyle said.
The Los Angeles-born former model, who arrived in Britain in a blaze of glory in 1996, is now a successful entrepreneur, having launched her own lingerie line four years ago.