English / phrase
A Passing Fad
MEANING IN ENGLISH
A temporary enthusiasm or trend in automotive styling that quickly loses popularity
In context
01
Adding oversized decorative spoilers to family hatchbacks turned out to be merely a passing fad.
02
Many critics predicted that touch-only dashboard controls would be a passing fad among motorists.
Synonyms
temporary trend,short-lived craze,brief mania
Antonyms
enduring standard,permanent fixture,timeless classic
Collocations
prove to be a passing fad,just a passing fad,dismiss as a passing fad