false dawn

Noun

Meaning

A thin ambient light which precedes true dawn, typically by around an hour, in certain parts of the world.

(figuratively) Something engendering premature hope; a promising sign which in fact leads to nothing.

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Examples

The goal sparked wild celebrations, reminiscent of those in March 2019, but only time will tell whether a win at the Parc des Princes is another false dawn or the start of Manchester United’s return to the top. Source: Internet

But 18 months after the World Health Organization (WHO) formally announced the beginning of the Ebola outbreak in March 2014, the last thing the region needs is another false dawn. Source: Internet

It was after all a false dawn. Source: Internet

"This may be a false dawn in terms of a high street recovery" Source: Internet

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