false dawn

Examples (10)

• The team's recent victory might prove to be a false dawn if they don't maintain their performance.
• The slight increase in stock prices was unfortunately a false dawn, as the market crashed the following week.
• Analysts warned that the peace agreement could be a false dawn if underlying issues were not addressed.
• Feeling better for a few days turned out to be a false dawn; my illness returned with a vengeance.
• The company's positive quarterly report was seen by many as a false dawn before major restructuring.
• The launch of the new product was celebrated, but it was a false dawn as sales quickly plummeted.
• Historians now view that period of apparent prosperity as a false dawn before the Great Depression.
• We celebrated the early lead, but it was just a false dawn as the other team dominated the second half.
• Let's hope this economic recovery is not another false dawn like we've seen in previous years.
• Investors should be wary of a false dawn in emerging markets, as volatility remains high.