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lightning in a bottle

LYT-ning in uh BOT-ul

ˈlaɪtnɪŋ ɪn ə ˈbɒtəl

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Syllable breakdown

lightninginabottle

Dictionary meaning

Something remarkable and difficult to replicate.

Examples

  • That first album was lightning in a bottle.

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