have its moments

English

Pronunciation

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Verb

have its moments (third-person singular simple present has its moments, present participle having its moments, simple past and past participle had its moments)

1. (idiomatic, of an inanimate object) To experience brief periods of distinction, especially in contrast with the status quo.

   The film didn't interest me much, but I suppose it had its moments.

Synonyms

• (of a person) have one's moments

Translations

experience brief periods of distinction

• Chinese:

  Mandarin: 曾轟動一時 / 曾轰动一时 (céng hōngdòngyīshí)

• Dutch: please add this translation if you can
• Finnish: olla hetkensä