FLASH IN THE PAN


Meaning of FLASH IN THE PAN in English

Etymology: from the firing of the priming in the pan of a flintlock musket without discharging the piece Date: 1706 a sudden spasmodic effort that accomplishes nothing, one that appears promising but turns out to be disappointing or worthless

Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster.      Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер.