passing fancy

In an indefinite way she had considered this possibility before, but it was a passing fancy, not to be dwelt upon.

I love you to oppressiveness—I, who have never before felt more than a pleasant passing fancy for any woman I have ever seen.

Long after the Duke had wearied of his passing fancy Miss J. clung to the idea that she could yet draw him to her.

They thus afford all that is expected from such sources—passing fancy sketches, recognised as likenesses.

"It has only been a passing fancy that I have had for Bijou," he said.