Meaning of the word "a flash in the pan" in English
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a flash in the pan
US /ə flæʃ ɪn ðə pæn/
UK /ə flæʃ ɪn ðə pæn/
Idiom
1.
a sudden but brief success or a person who achieves it
Example:
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Many people thought his first hit song was just a flash in the pan, but he went on to have a successful career.
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We need consistent performance, not just a flash in the pan.
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