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
Alfredas	-	Lithuanian
Sheila	SHEE-lə	Irish, English
Randolf	RAN-dahlf	English
Robby	RAH-bee	English
Peers	PEERZ, PEERS	English (Rare)
Lodovico	-	Italian