quick fix
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of quick fix
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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Whatever happens we have to accept this is no quick fix.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
With Cuba's economy buckling five months into a US-imposed fuel blockade, and the national housing deficit running to over 900,000 units, authorities say a quick fix is unlikely.
From Barron's ● Jun. 17, 2026
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
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
He retrieves his pliers and manages a quick fix.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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