a purple patch

purple patch

1. A section of writing that is showy and extravagant and often stands out in contrast to the rest of the writing in a piece. I don't want to see a single purple patch in these research papers, class. Focus on communicating the facts!

2. A period marked by much success or good luck. Primarily heard in UK. After falling behind early, the team hit a purple patch and scored three quick goals to tie the game. We had few lean years, but our business is finally in a purple patch now, thank goodness.

a purple patch

an ornate or elaborate passage in a literary composition.

This term is a translation of Latin purpureus pannus , and comes from the Roman poet Horace's Ars Poetica: ‘Works of serious purpose and grand promises often have a purple patch or two stitched on, to shine far and wide’.

See also: patch, purple

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

See also:

purple patch
write against
write against (someone or something)
know (something) like the back of (one's) hand
know something like the back of your hand
mention (someone or something) in (something)
mention in
write down as
write (someone or something) down as (something)
know (something) backwards and forwards

References in periodicals archive

VVS Laxman -- Dhawan's mentor in the IPL franchise -- feels that the left- hander is going through a purple patch and he should capitalise on it by scoring tons of runs.

" When you hit a purple patch, it means that you are scoring consistently and your mind is full of positive thoughts.

VVS wants Dhawan to keep up good work

EUROSCEPTIC party UKIP is enjoying a purple patch having seen its membership soar by more than a third in the West Midlands.

UKIP in purple patch as number of Midland members up a third

That's one guy who's definitely hit a purple patch...

Jen's reunited; with, shock horror, last year's bikini.

Spanish football is in the middle of a purple patch, confidence is high, and Jose Antonio Camacho has numerous quality players.

Football: Euro 2000 - The Expert's View: Gerry Armstrong

ADORABLE polar bear Pelusa is going through a purple patch that looks cute - but is agonising.

Unbearable condition

词组	a purple patch
释义	a purple patch purple patch 1. A section of writing that is showy and extravagant and often stands out in contrast to the rest of the writing in a piece. I don't want to see a single purple patch in these research papers, class. Focus on communicating the facts! 2. A period marked by much success or good luck. Primarily heard in UK. After falling behind early, the team hit a purple patch and scored three quick goals to tie the game. We had few lean years, but our business is finally in a purple patch now, thank goodness. See also: patch, purple Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. a purple patch an ornate or elaborate passage in a literary composition. This term is a translation of Latin purpureus pannus , and comes from the Roman poet Horace's Ars Poetica: ‘Works of serious purpose and grand promises often have a purple patch or two stitched on, to shine far and wide’. See also: patch, purple Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: purple patch write against write against (someone or something) know (something) like the back of (one's) hand know something like the back of your hand mention (someone or something) in (something) mention in write down as write (someone or something) down as (something) know (something) backwards and forwards References in periodicals archive VVS Laxman -- Dhawan's mentor in the IPL franchise -- feels that the left- hander is going through a purple patch and he should capitalise on it by scoring tons of runs. " When you hit a purple patch, it means that you are scoring consistently and your mind is full of positive thoughts. VVS wants Dhawan to keep up good work EUROSCEPTIC party UKIP is enjoying a purple patch having seen its membership soar by more than a third in the West Midlands. UKIP in purple patch as number of Midland members up a third That's one guy who's definitely hit a purple patch... Jen's reunited; with, shock horror, last year's bikini. Spanish football is in the middle of a purple patch, confidence is high, and Jose Antonio Camacho has numerous quality players. Football: Euro 2000 - The Expert's View: Gerry Armstrong ADORABLE polar bear Pelusa is going through a purple patch that looks cute - but is agonising. Unbearable condition
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