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sneak preview
noun
- a preview of a motion picture, often shown in addition to an announced film, in order to observe the reaction of the audience.
sneak preview
noun
- a screening of a film at an unexpected time to test audience reaction before its release
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of sneak preview1
Idioms and Phrases
An advance showing of something, as in It was supposed to be bad luck but she gave the bridegroom a sneak preview of her wedding gown . This expression originated in the 1930s for a single public showing of a motion picture before its general release, and in succeeding decades was transferred to other undertakings.Example Sentences
I’ve had a sneak preview, and can confirm there are a lot of parallels - from the awkward group meals, to the tearful revelations of why they really, really need the money.
I've had a sneak preview, and can tell you that the opening scenes alone are highly stressful.
Leading the sneak preview tour was Gillian Calbi, a 23-year-old from New Jersey, US, who is currently studying in Manchester; and Ben McCormick, 16, who lives in Holmes Chapel and attends Styles' old school.
Wembanyama got a sneak preview of the newest technology at a rehearsal on Thursday for the tech summit.
Saturday morning seemed like something of a sneak preview of the Huskies’ future life.
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Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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