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
Brin	-	Welsh
Leander	lee-AN-dər (English)	Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Wekesa	-	Eastern African, Luhya
Shakuntala	-	Hinduism, Indian, Hindi, Marathi
Barton	['ba:tən]
Faiga	-	Yiddish