quick fix

noun

: an expedient usually temporary or inadequate solution to a problem

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Instead of chasing quick fixes, focus on creating sustainable value by staying true to your vision. Melissa Houston, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025 Setting aside the hangups of a trade from the perspectives of the Rams and Stafford, the Giants shouldn’t be looking for a quick fix with a 37-year-old quarterback. Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025 Strong leadership requires recognizing that some conflicts cannot be resolved with quick fixes—especially when dealing with an adversary who may see compromise as a sign of weakness rather than a step toward peace. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025 And there's no quick fix switch to turn it back on. CBS News, 9 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for quick fix

Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of quick fix was in 1966

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“Quick fix.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quick%20fix. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.

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