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flash in the pan

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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.
See also: flash, pan
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.
See also: flash, pan


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Grenville concludes that it is unknown, at this point, whether this development is just a flash in the pan or the cusp of a profound change in Canadian culture.
The myth of social conservatism as a political liability by Gosgnach, Tony / Catholic Insight
We intended for our race issue to open up dialogue, not to be a flash in the pan.
Race continued .. by Hardrick, Brigitte / Dance Magazine
With the renewable energy sector pushing forward, Gamble hopes it will lend some credence to their contribution instead of it being "some flash in the pan.
Green power ripe for developments by Louiseize, Kelly / Northern Ontario Business
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