quick fix
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of quick fix
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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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
It felt like my classmates were reaching for whatever quick fix was nearest—for their anxiety, their skin, their sense of purpose—without asking what was really going on beneath the surface.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 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
“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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