FLASHINTHEPAN
flash in the pan
Noun
- A transient occurrence with no long-term effect.
- ''The concept turned out to be merely a flash in the pan, and is no longer used.
- A career notable for early success not followed by significant accomplishment.
- He was named best new director of 1940, but his career was a flash in the pan.
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