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Flash In The Pan (Noun)

Meaning

Someone who enjoys transient success but then fails.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • The young musician's hit single was a flash in the pan, and he was never able to replicate its success with his subsequent albums.
  • The entrepreneur's innovative idea was a flash in the pan, and his company went bankrupt within a year due to poor management.
  • The politician's sudden rise to fame was a flash in the pan, and she was voted out of office in the next election due to her lack of experience.
  • The athlete's impressive rookie season was a flash in the pan, and he struggled with injuries and inconsistency for the rest of his career.
  • The social media influencer's brief moment of fame was a flash in the pan, and she was largely forgotten by her followers within a few months.

Hypernyms

  • Loser
  • Nonstarter
  • Unsuccessful Person
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