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to rise like a rocket
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to achieve quick and remarkable success or popularity
IdiomWhat is the origin of the idiom "rise like a rocket" and when to use it?
The idiom "rise like a rocket" may have originated during the mid-20th century when rocketry and space programs gained significant public attention. Rockets have long been used as symbols of power, speed, and technological achievement, particularly in the context of space exploration and in this phrase they are used metaphorically to to describe rapid and impressive success or growth in various domains, such as business, career, stocks, sports, and popularity.
Пример
Their popularity is rising like a rocket, but if they don't release a new album soon, it could fall like a stick.
He has risen like a rocket in his career, but if he doesn't perform well in his new position, he could fall like a stick.
The new fashion trend rose like a rocket, but it's expected to fall like a stick soon.
The company's stock price rose like a rocket when they announced their new product, but it fell like a stick when it didn't meet expectations.
If their new movie is a hit, their fame will rise like a rocket, but if it flops, it will fall like a stick.
