morning glory

• Planta trepadeira comum com flores em forma de trombeta que geralmente se abrem pela manhã e se fecham ao meio-dia, ou gíria para ereção ao acordar.

A common climbing plant with trumpet-shaped flowers that typically open in the morning and close by afternoon, or a slang term for an erection upon waking up.

1. Flowering plantB1formal

   A climbing plant with trumpet-shaped flowers that typically open in the morning and close by the afternoon.

   Glória-da-manhã

   • The morning glory vines covered the entire trellis.
   • She planted morning glory seeds along the fence.
   • The blue morning glory flowers bloomed beautifully at dawn.

2. Temporary enthusiasmC1informalamerican

   A situation where someone shows great enthusiasm or energy at the start but quickly loses interest.

   Entusiasmo passageiro

   • His interest in the project was just a morning glory; he quit after two days.
   • Don't be a morning glory—stick with your goals.
   • Her morning glory attitude faded once the real work began.