Fantastic Four
Definition
A legendary Marvel Comics superhero team consisting of Mr. Fantastic, the Invisible Woman, the Human Torch, and the Thing, known for gaining superpowers after exposure to cosmic rays.
A colloquial term used to describe any quartet of individuals who are particularly effective, talented, or inseparable, often implying a sense of synergy or cosmic-level chaos.
Examples
My coworkers and I are like the Fantastic Four, though we mostly just fight over who gets the last donut instead of Galactus.
The Fantastic Four might have cosmic powers, but they still struggle with the ultimate villain: finding a decent place to park in Manhattan.
Trying to assemble our group for dinner is like a reboot of the Fantastic Four—lots of drama and someone usually goes up in flames.
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