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one-hit wonder

Noun

Meaning

one hit wonder (plural one hit wonders)

Alternative spelling of one-hit wonder

(idiomatic) A recording artist known for only one hit song, especially after failing at subsequent attempts at success.

(idiomatic, by extension) A person or group known for achieving only a single major accomplishment.

(marijuana subculture) An instance of getting high off the first hit.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Alternative names

one hit wonder

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Examples

If I'd been easily discouraged, I could have been a one-hit wonder. Laurell K. Hamilton

This whole 'X Factor' thing with people assuming I'm going to be a one-hit wonder - that won't happen with me. Cher Lloyd

I'm in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on the One-Hit Wonder Wall. I'm still very troubled by the fact that I'm in the hall and my dad isn't. Debby Boone

A lot of people, they want you to be a one-hit wonder. Swae Lee

I don't want to be a one-hit wonder. Ruben Studdard

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