English Explanatory Dictionary

do a Melba

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To make a repeated comeback.

Word forms

do a Melba does a Melba doing a Melba did a Melba done a Melba

Etymology

Named after Australian opera singer Nellie Melba (1861–1931), famous for her large number of “farewell” appearances.

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