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Synonyms for "flash in the pan" in English

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flash in the pan:
- flash in the pan; nine days' wonder

English

Detailed Synonyms for flash in the pan in English

flash in the pan:

flash in the pan [the ~] nom

the flash in the pan
the flash in the pan; the nine days' wonder
- flash in the pan [the ~] nom
- nine days' wonder [the ~] nom
the flash in the pan

– someone who enjoys transient success but then fails ¹
the flash in the pan
– someone who enjoys transient success but then fails ¹
- flash in the pan [the ~] nom

Alternate Synonyms for "flash in the pan":

failure; loser; nonstarter; unsuccessful person

Related Definitions for "flash in the pan":

someone who enjoys transient success but then fails¹

Related Synonyms for flash in the pan

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