quick fix
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of quick fix
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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Crews made a temporary quick fix by shaving off the lifted section of the highway to reduce bumps felt by motorists.
From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026
A growing jet-fuel shortage has hit airports across the Continent with no quick fix in sight.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
But many patients arrive asking for a "quick fix after seeing Instagram reels", putting pressure on doctors.
From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026
Researchers caution that melatonin should not be treated as a quick fix for childhood sleep problems.
From Science Daily • Mar. 15, 2026
He retrieves his pliers and manages a quick fix.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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