fleeting impact
[ˈfliːtɪŋ ˈɪmpækt]
noun phrasepl: fleeting impacts
impacto passageiro / impacto fugaz
1. A brief, temporary effect or influence that does not last long
The meteor's fleeting impact on the atmosphere was barely noticeable.
O impacto passageiro do meteoro na atmosfera foi mal perceptível.
2. A momentary consequence or result that quickly fades away
His speech had only a fleeting impact on the audience's opinions.
Seu discurso teve apenas um impacto fugaz nas opiniões da plateia.
3. A transient impression or effect that does not produce lasting change
The advertising campaign had a fleeting impact before being forgotten.
A campanha publicitária teve um impacto passageiro antes de ser esquecida.
The concept of 'fleeting impact' is often used in Brazilian business and academic discourse to describe short-lived marketing campaigns, policy changes, or social movements. In American English, it frequently appears in technology and media contexts to describe viral moments or trends that quickly fade. The phrase emphasizes the temporary and transient nature of effects in an increasingly fast-paced digital world.
NYC Slang
quick hit, one-shot effect, flash impact
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