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FLASH IN THE PAN
1. A Project, person etc that enjoys only short lived success.
2. Something which disappoints by failing to deliver anything of value, despite a showy beginning
Origin
This originally had a literal meaning, i.e. a real flash in a real pan. Muskets used to have small pans to hold the gunpowder charge. An attempt to fire the musket in which the gunpowder flared up without firing a bullet would be called a 'flash in the pan'.
origin, The term is known since the late 17th century. Elkanah Settle, in Reflections on several of Mr. Dryden's plays 1687, had this to say:
2. Something which disappoints by failing to deliver anything of value, despite a showy beginning
Origin
This originally had a literal meaning, i.e. a real flash in a real pan. Muskets used to have small pans to hold the gunpowder charge. An attempt to fire the musket in which the gunpowder flared up without firing a bullet would be called a 'flash in the pan'.
origin, The term is known since the late 17th century. Elkanah Settle, in Reflections on several of Mr. Dryden's plays 1687, had this to say:
"although the group had a number one hit, it was only a one hit wonder making them a flash in the pan."
"If Cannons were so well bred in his Metaphor as only to flash in the Pan, I dare lay an even wager that Mr. Dryden durst venture to Sea."
"If Cannons were so well bred in his Metaphor as only to flash in the Pan, I dare lay an even wager that Mr. Dryden durst venture to Sea."
FLASH IN THE PAN by johnny english2 January 23, 2007
The Pan
The Apple Pan in Los Angeles on Pico Blvd. Home of the Hickory burger, Steak Burger, Fries (extra crisp of course,) and many incredible pies. Has a table top seating area with great service and a huge fan base.
The Pan Milita
Person 1: Hey have you heard of the Pan Milita?
Person 2: Ew those fucking nerds that think the Pan is cool. Pan bad Ham good.
Person 2: Ew those fucking nerds that think the Pan is cool. Pan bad Ham good.
The Pan Milita by H A M December 23, 2019