“Flash in the pan”
Definition
A short-lived success that does not last.
Examples
Examples
“The product was popular for a week, then became a flash in the pan.”
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- What does "Flash in the pan" mean?
- "Flash in the pan" means a short-lived success that does not last..
- How do you use "Flash in the pan" in a sentence?
- Example: "The product was popular for a week, then became a flash in the pan."
- What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Flash in the pan"?
- Кратковременный успех. / Կարճատև հաջողություն, որը երկար չի տևում։
- Is this idiom formal or informal?
- This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.