flash in the pan

Montgomerie said: "He's not flash in the pan. He's a serious player and has two Majors already."

Readers might be left wondering: How do I know if it's a flash of genius or a flash in the pan? (May; Columbia University Press; $29.95)

Insider's spy reports: "Not just a flash in the pan gimmick, had the dancefloor packed before taking a breather and having a few drinks with a man who really knows what he's doing, Radio City's Pez Tellett."

"I think we defied lot of critics this year but as sure as eggs are eggs, it will only take a couple of losses for someone to tell us it was a flash in the pan.