Learn English – phrase for “something good that doesn’t last long”

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In Arabic, the expression "Summer cloud" is usually used to mean that "this is not going to last for a long time" or "it won't last as long as you think it will".

Is there an equivalent phrase in English?

Best Answer

short-lived

American Heritage dictionary

Living or lasting only a short time; ephemeral.

I'll try to find something with more of a connotation of positivity.

You could use: "that moment was like an éclair"

Wikipedia

The word comes from French éclair 'flash of lightning', so named because it is eaten quickly (in a flash).

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