| Word | a false dawn |
|---|---|
| Description | a misleadingly hopeful sign A false dawn is literally a transient light in the sky which precedes the rising of the sun by about an hour, commonly seen in Eastern countries. 1992 - Frank McLynn - Hearts of Darkness - After five weeks Clapperton seemed to recover. It proved merely a false dawn for two days later Clapperton died. a misleadingly hopeful sign A false dawn is literally a transient light in the sky which precedes the rising of the sun by about an hour, commonly seen in Eastern countries. 1992 - Frank McLynn - Hearts of Darkness - After five |
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