lightning in a bottle
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Meaning · English
Something rare and special that is difficult to repeat or capture
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
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Literally: electricity contained in a glass container
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
The band's debut album was lightning in a bottle, a unique sound that they couldn't recreate
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “lightning in a bottle” mean?
Something rare and special that is difficult to repeat or capture Literally: electricity contained in a glass container
Is “lightning in a bottle” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.