a flash in the pan

[English4everyone]

Can we use a flash in the pan in this sentence?
Everyone likes to have a car. But when they get it, they are not excited about it. So having a car is a flash in the pan.
Is this meaning correct?
a flash in the pan: it's interestingfor a short period of time

 

[bhaisahab]

Can we use a flash in the pan in this sentence?
Everyone likes to have a car. But when they get it, they are not excited about it. So having a car is a flash in the pan.
Is this meaning correct?
a flash in the pan: it's interesting for a short period of time

Have a look at this link: flash in the pan - Wiktionary