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flash in the pan
01
someone who experiences temporary success or achievement but ultimately fails to maintain it in the long term
Idiom
Informal
Példák
The actor had a brief moment of fame after a hit movie, but he turned out to be a flash in the pan, unable to replicate his success.
02
a sudden but brief success that is not sustained
Disapproving
Idiom
Példák
The politician's campaign was the flash in the pan that taught them the importance of building a strong base of support over time.
