Both Uses of
flourish
in
Catch-22
- With a masterful flourish, he brought the briefing to a close and turned expectantly to receive ardent congratulations from General Dreedle — who was already striding out of the building without a glance backward, trailing his nurse and Colonel Moodus behind him.†
Chpt 21
- Nately gave them ninety dollars with a gallant flourish, after borrowing twenty dollars from Yossarian, thirty-five dollars from Dunbar and seventeen dollars from Hungry Joe.†
Chpt 23 *
Definition:
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(flourish as in: the business is flourishing) to thrive (grow or develop well)