A flintlock firearm required 2 powder charges; the main one in the barrel that expelled the bullet, and a smaller one in the pan, which was ignited by the flint & steel, and then itself ignited the main charge through a small hole. Sometimes powder in the pan ignited, but the flame didn’t pass through the hole and the gun didn’t fire.
Thus, something that makes initial impression that it’ll be a big thing, but then goes nowhere, is a “flash in the pan”.
Templo S.U.D. almost 5 years ago
and this was set in the days before iTunes where you could download the album (still for a cost)
SonicFan91 almost 5 years ago
Whats passè
jpayne4040 almost 5 years ago
I’m glad Paige has come to her senses and got a backbone.
Purple People Eater almost 5 years ago
If it’s going to be passé by evening anyway, why bother getting it?
Cozmik Cowboy almost 5 years ago
Your etymological note for the day:
A flintlock firearm required 2 powder charges; the main one in the barrel that expelled the bullet, and a smaller one in the pan, which was ignited by the flint & steel, and then itself ignited the main charge through a small hole. Sometimes powder in the pan ignited, but the flame didn’t pass through the hole and the gun didn’t fire.
Thus, something that makes initial impression that it’ll be a big thing, but then goes nowhere, is a “flash in the pan”.
Lightpainter Premium Member almost 5 years ago
why isnt Nicole stealing the cd, instead of Paige?
kab2rb almost 5 years ago
Paige you are being more wise leaving that CD there, not on your record for theft.
Serial Pedant almost 5 years ago
Republicans, Tramp; Integrity; Honesty; Massacres; etc.
Super Fly almost 5 years ago
Out of fad-tion.