Passing Fancy

B1 16+

Collocations of passing fancy

fleeting romance
Frequency: 70 %

Their fleeting romance ended as quickly as it began.

temporary infatuation
Frequency: 60 %

She knew it was just a temporary infatuation and would soon pass.

brief obsession
Frequency: 50 %

His brief obsession with her faded once he realized it was just a passing fancy.

ephemeral attraction
Frequency: 45 %

The ephemeral attraction they felt for each other was short-lived.

transient crush
Frequency: 40 %

Her transient crush on him dissipated when she got to know him better.

Idiomatic Expressions for passing fancy

  • Phrase: passing fancy
    Meaning: something that is temporarily popular or interesting but not likely to last
    Usage: The latest trend in fashion is just a passing fancy, so I wouldn't invest too much money in it.