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Idiom idiom

have its moments


To experience brief periods of distinction, especially in contrast with the status quo.

Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.


SIMPLE

“This old car is slow, but it has its moments.”

CONTEXTUAL

“Living in the city can be stressful, but the beautiful park nearby definitely has its moments.”

COMPLEX

“While the film suffers from a weak script and poor pacing, the cinematography truly has its moments of visual brilliance.”


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  3. 03

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  4. 04

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  5. 05

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  7. 07

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  8. 08

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Last updated August 10, 2026