blaze of glory

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Noun

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blaze of glory (plural blazes of glory)

  1. An impressive but brief display of strength before expiring, in the way that a fire burns more brightly shortly before burning out.
  2. A sight, usually associated with a deity, that is forbidden or that is too glorious to behold.