have a spell
Frequency: 7.59.8 per million words
to experience a particular kind of period
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Examples (10)
- He's having a bad spell with his performance at work lately.
- The football team had a brilliant spell in the first half, scoring three goals.
- She occasionally has dizzy spells if she doesn't eat enough.
- After the busy season, the restaurant had a quiet spell for a few weeks.
- We had a glorious spell of sunshine during our vacation.
- The young artist is having a productive spell, creating many new pieces.
- Before becoming a teacher, he had a brief spell as a freelance writer.
- I hope we don't have another cold spell next month.
- Despite the challenges, they are having a surprisingly positive spell as a company.
- The children had a mischievous spell during the long car journey.