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one-night stand

/ˌwʌn naɪt ˈstænd/

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/ˌwʌn naɪt ˈstænd/C1informal
  • ruЕдиничная сексуальная встреча между двумя людьми без ожидания продолжения отношений; также используется метафорически для описания разового выступления или события.

A single sexual encounter between two people without any expectation of a continuing relationship; also used metaphorically to describe a one-time performance or event.

  1. Brief sexual encounterC1informal

    A sexual relationship that lasts for only one night, typically with no expectation of further contact.

    ruСлучайная связь на одну ночь

    • They met at a party and had a one-night stand.
    • She regretted the one-night stand the next morning.
    • He wasn't looking for a relationship, just a one-night stand.
  2. Single performanceC1informal

    A performance (e.g., of a play, concert, or show) that takes place only once in a particular location.

    ruОднодневное выступление

    • The band's tour was just a one-night stand in this city.
    • The play was a one-night stand at the local theater.
    • They did a one-night stand in New York before moving on.