flash in the pan

“flash in the pan”的英语定义和含义

flash in the pan
01

someone who experiences temporary success or achievement but ultimately fails to maintain it in the long term

flash in the pan definition and meaning
IdiomIdiom
InformalInformal
example
例子
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

DisapprovingDisapproving
IdiomIdiom
example
例子
The politician's campaign was the flash in the pan that taught them the importance of building a strong base of support over time.
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