Neuter

Strohfeuer

Meaning

  1. (figuratively, neuter, strong) flash in the pan
  2. (neuter, strong) straw fire

Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈʃtʁoːˌfɔɪ̯ɐ/
Etymology

From Stroh (“straw”) + Feuer (“fire”), typically burning very quickly. Compare French feu de paille.

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