虎頭蛇尾
Reading: ことうだび
Meaning: strong start but weak finish
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Frase de Exemplo
His speech started strong but ended weakly.
Notas de Uso
Literally means 'tiger's head, snake's tail', referring to something that starts out impressively but ends weakly or peters out. Often used to describe projects, stories, or efforts that begin with great energy but lose momentum.
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