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quick fix

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noun

Informal.

  1. an expedient, temporary solution, especially one that merely postpones having to cope with an overall problem.

Etymology

Origin of quick fix

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

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Airports across the region are starved for jet fuel with no quick fix in sight, and some airlines are already paring back flights.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Researchers caution that melatonin should not be treated as a quick fix for childhood sleep problems.

From Science Daily • Mar. 15, 2026

Experts looked at the available evidence and say they are highly confident that collagen pills or powder provide "some legitimate" skin gains if taken over time but are no quick fix.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

“This is really just a quick fix to a big problem — like slapping fresh paint on a wrecked car,” said Ipek Ozkardeskaya, senior analyst at Swissquote.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

He retrieves his pliers and manages a quick fix.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

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