quick fix
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of quick fix
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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De Zerbi was only appointed at the end of March, earning 11 points in seven matches to keep Spurs up, and insists it will not be a quick fix to the club's problems.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
Mediators are using a lull in the fighting to patch together a quick fix to reopen the strait, hoping it paves the way for substantive talks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
The Independent's Adam White pointed out, external that Legally Blonde 3 has been stuck in "development hell" since 2018, so Elle is a "quick fix" that will inevitably make money.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
China is the closest thing to a quick fix for the chip shortage, but the solution is at best partial.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
“Sorry, Emma, I think we’ve got to go with the quick fix today,” Mom said.
From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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