……flash in the pan..……
A flash in the pan is someone or something that seems to be on the way to great success but fizzles before achieving greatness. A flash in the pan looks great on first view, but a flash in the pan usually disappoints many people.
His invention looked brilliant, but after great sales the first day, the buyers disappeared.
My sister made the Olympic team but lost every race at the games. Her success was a flash in the pan and a disappointment to the whole family.
Synonyms for the Day
Some new synonyms for the day – permanent, eternal, endless
Examples: His mother was livid when she saw the permanent tattoo on her son.
That family seems to be involved in an eternal quarrel.
Her endless chatter annoyed her classmates and the teacher.
Barbara92106
www.languagecommunicator.com
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment