Definition of «false dawn»
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"False dawn" is a metaphorical expression used to describe a period of hope or success that ultimately leads to nothing or is followed by failure. In sports and politics, it refers to a temporary improvement in performance that suggests a turnaround which never actually materializes. It carries a tone of weary cynicism, suggesting that the observer has been let down by similar situations before. The term highlights the gap between early optimistic signs and the eventual disappointing reality.
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> That win against Brazil was just another false dawn for this struggling squad.
> I thought the new management would change things, but it turned out to be a false dawn.
> Don't get your hopes up yet; we've seen plenty of false dawns from this team over the last decade.
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