Idiom: Good spell
Meaning: A spell can mean a fairly or relatively short period of time; you'll hear weather forecasts predict a dry spell. Sports commentators will say that a sportsperson is going through a good spell when they're performing consistently better than they normally do.
Country: International English | Subject Area: General | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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