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flash in the pan |
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flash in the pan Fig. someone or something that draws a lot of attention for a very brief time. I'm afraid that my success as a painter was just a flash in the pan. Tom had hoped to be a major film star, but his career was only a flash in the pan. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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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. We intended for our race issue to open up dialogue, not to be a flash in the pan. 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. |
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