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Practice not being too literal # 18

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As my title says, I am trying to learn to not be literal in translations, so every day I will post a saying in English and ask for suggestions as to how to convey the thought in Spanish. At the end of the day, I will pick the answer that I think most accurately reflects the idea, and I will choose it as best answer for 20 points to the respondent.

Today's phrase is, "flash in the pan".

Good luck!

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updated Jul 10, 2012
posted by kdrinning

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rápidamente aqui e ido

updated Jul 10, 2012
posted by HowardO
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Algo pasajero / Flor de un día.

updated Jul 10, 2012
posted by Juliss
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"flash in the pan"

Algo que no dura mucho (something that doesn't last long).

updated Jul 10, 2012
posted by --Mariana--
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éxito inesperado.

updated Jul 10, 2012
posted by annierats
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Algo efémero... Something ephemeral

updated Jul 10, 2012
posted by PumpkinCalabaza
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Tiene solo una chispa.

updated Jul 10, 2012
posted by gringojrf
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Una maravilla de solo un éxito.

My attempt at "One hit wonder".

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updated Jul 10, 2012
edited by Noetol
posted by Noetol
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Tenía esperanzas altas que se terminaron en la desilusión. High hopes that ended in disappointment.

updated Jul 10, 2012
posted by pmikan-pam