honeymoon period

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Definition of honeymoon period in English English dictionary

A relatively brief period when a new loan has a low introductory interest rate that features prominently in advertising

A relatively brief period when a new leader is given greater leeway with respect to changes he or she wishes to make

U.S. Presidents usually get a lot done at the very beginning of their terms, when they have a honeymoon period with Congress.

The length of time at the start of something new, particularly a new job, in which mistakes may be overlooked

He said that, had it not still been my honeymoon period, I would have been fired.

Hyphenation

hon·ey·moon pe·ri·od

Turkish pronunciation

hʌnimun pîriıd

Pronunciation

/ˈhənēˌmo͞on ˈpərēəd/ /ˈhʌniːˌmuːn ˈpɪriːəd/