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quick fix

American  

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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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

Still, a lack of quick fixes is a concern.

From Barron's

Shareholders hoping for a quick fix may be disappointed.

From Barron's

Shareholders hoping for a quick fix may be disappointed.

From Barron's

From plunging your face into bowls of ice water to rolling frozen tools across your cheeks, social media is full of quick fixes promising to depuff your face in minutes.

From BBC

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