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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
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a flicker/spark of hope

Amy felt a flicker of hope when the doctor said the surgery with her mom went well.

Hi,

Is it the same to say "a spark of hope" instead of "a flicker of hope?" Thanks.
  

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Hi, Amy felt a flicker of hope when the doctor said the surgery with her mom went well. " In this context, yes, more or less. But generally speaking, flicker - sounds a bit temporary to me.

— Clive

  • Hi, Amy felt a flicker of hope when the doctor said the surgery with her mom went well.
  • " In this context, yes, more or less.
  • But generally speaking, flicker - sounds a bit temporary to me.
  • spark - suggests the beginning of a more longer-lasting hope.
  • Clive
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Hi,

Amy felt a flicker of hope when the doctor said the surgery with her mom went well.

Is it the same to say "a spark of hope" instead of "a flicker of hope?" In this context, yes, more or less.

But generally speaking,

flicker - sounds a bit temporary to me.

spark - suggests
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