a wonder lasts but nine days

a wonder lasts but nine days

Something that generates a lot of interest will only last for a short amount of time. Yeah, your song's a big hit now, but keep in mind that a wonder lasts but nine days.
See also: but, days, last, nine, wonder
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • a nine days' wonder
  • nine days' wonder
  • one-day wonder
  • a one-day wonder
  • a seven-day wonder
  • seven-day wonder
  • nine-day wonder
  • nine-day wonder, a
  • nine day wonder
  • for the duration