Select the most appropriate idiomatic expression that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Last year art critics praised Animesh as if he were a master, but he turned out to be a pleasure for a short time.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. a nine days’ wonder.
Idiom: A nine days’ wonder
Meaning: Something that is famous or celebrated for a short period and then forgotten.
Example: The viral video was just a nine days' wonder, as people soon moved on to other trends.
Meaning of the Other Options:
A dish fit for Gods: Something of very high quality.
A house of cards: Something fragile and likely to fail.
A bull in a china shop: A clumsy or reckless person.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.