nine days' wonder
The phrase "nine days' wonder" is used to describe something or someone that is briefly and intensely popular or fascinating, but quickly loses public interest or becomes forgotten after a short period of time. It suggests that the initial excitement or curiosity surrounding the subject only lasts for a short duration, typically less than ten days.
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