write on water

write on water

To have a fleeting impact, as opposed to a lasting legacy. People will forget these superficial pop stars in no time—their careers are written on water.
See also: on, water, write
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • be (like) water off a duck's back
  • be water off a duck's back
  • smart at
  • smart at (something)
  • smart from
  • smart from (something)
  • fleeting
  • fleeting glance
  • a fleeting glance
  • glance