a flash in the pan

briefly successful or popular At first, some of the major record labels thought rock ’n’ roll was just a flash in the pan.

Usage notes: sometimes used in the form no flash in the pan (successful or popular for more than a brief period): This trend is no flash in the pan.

a flash in the pan

something that happens only once or for a short time and will not be repeated We're hoping that this is a long-term opportunity, and not just a flash in the pan.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Chukwu	-	Mythology
JerÓNimo	he-RO-nee-mo (Spanish)	Spanish, Portuguese
Letty	LET-ee	English
Lyuba	-	Russian, Ukrainian
Corona	-	Late Roman, Italian, Spanish
Jeannie	JEE-nee	English