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a flash in the pan

Idiom Peace

Meaning

something that seems promising at first but fails to deliver

Example Sentences

"The peace talks were just a flash in the pan."

Related Expressions

sleep like a log

to sleep very deeply and soundly

sing the same tune

to have the same opinion as someone else

let sleeping dogs lie

to avoid bringing up a problem that will cause trouble

As old as the hills

Very old or ancient

head to head

to be in direct competition or disagreement

clear up

to make something easier to understand or to tidy a place