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15 minutes of fame	A very short time in the spotlight or brief flurry with fame, after which the person or subject involved is quickly forgotten.	Rate it: (5.00 / 2 votes)
answer on a postcard	To give a brief answer or opinion.	Rate it: (5.00 / 1 vote)
in and out	sexual intercourse, especially a brief one.	Rate it: (5.00 / 1 vote)
quick-and-dirty	Of or pertaining to the creation or repair of software or hardware in a manner which permits operation within a brief period of time, although with compromised functionality or reliability.	Rate it: (5.00 / 1 vote)
catch sight of	to see for a brief period; to get a glimpse of	Rate it: (4.00 / 1 vote)
short and sweet	A direct and brief communication.	Rate it: (4.00 / 2 votes)
look-in	A brief visit.	Rate it: (3.00 / 2 votes)
Africae situm paucis exponere	to give a brief exposition of the geography of Africa.	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)
check up	To verify through brief investigation or examination; to revisit for assurance that there are no problems.	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)
denique	in short; to be brief.	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)
fifteen minutes of fame	A very short time in the spotlight or brief flurry with fame, after which the person or subject involved is quickly forgotten.	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)
finest hour	A point in time or a relatively brief period of time when an especially distinguished, admirable, or effective set of actions is performed.	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)
Flash in the Pan	Something or someone getting success for a brief time, a person failed to maintain his earlier reputation	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)
Forty Winks	To take some sleep for shorter period of time, a brief nap	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)
have its moments	To experience brief periods of distinction, especially in contrast with the status quo.	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)
have one's moments	To experience brief periods of distinction, especially in contrast with the status quo.	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)
make an appearance	To turn up to an event for a brief moment.	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)
moment in the sun	A brief instance in which an otherwise obscure, unremarkable, or humble person draws attention.	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)
ne multa, quid plura? sed quid opus est plura?	in short; to be brief.	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)
nip slip	The brief accidental exposure of a woman's breast, usually partially and on the side.	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)
propose a toast	An introductory phrase, preceding a brief accolade to someone or something, after which all present ceremonially sip their champagne (or dump their beverage on the floor to express disagreement.)	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)
reap the harvest	My plan for this quarter is to concentrate upon one main item in our brief catalog and hope to reap a harvest from this thrust!	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)
short and sweet	Efficiently brief in duration, especially when referring to an unpleasant task.	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)
slip out	To go out for a brief moment; pop out	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)
swing by	To pay a brief, informal visit.	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)
ut brevi comprehendam	in short; to be brief.	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)
ut brevi praecīdam	in short; to be brief.	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)
ut paucis (brevi, breviter) complectar	in short; to be brief.	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)
ut paucis (rem) absolvam	in short; to be brief.	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)
whistle-stop	A brief stop on a campaign tour to make a speech or perform some other type of public electioneering	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)
whistle-stop train tour	Any travel that's quick and with only brief pauses.	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)
whistle-stop train tour	A tour in a political campaign that makes many brief stops in small communities.	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)
woman of few words	A woman who either does not speak much or speaks only for a brief period of time.	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)