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silly season

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silly season

–noun
a time of year, usually in midsummer or during a holiday period, characterized by exaggerated news stories, frivolous entertainments, outlandish publicity stunts, etc.: The new movie reminds us that the silly season is here.

Origin:
1870–75
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silly season

noun
a time usually late summer characterized by exaggerated news stories about frivolous matters for want of real news 
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