One-night stand
[wuhn-nahyt] /ˈwʌnˌnaɪt/
noun
1.
a single performance in one locale, as by a touring theatrical company, before moving on to the next engagement.
2.
a place where such a performance is given.
3.
Informal.
noun
1.
a performance given only once at any one place
2.
(informal)
noun phrase
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