quick fix

noun

: an expedient usually temporary or inadequate solution to a problem

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As a result, the city-state is frequently ranked among the world’s healthiest nations, an urban ecosystem that doesn’t rely on quick fixes, but rather integrates care into its social and physical environments. Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 Starbucks is far from a quick fix, but Niccol on Wednesday night demonstrated that the optimism may not be misplaced. Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024 There’s no quick fix to a lack of trees in South L.A., a study found. Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024 Being financially hamstrung, with Sevilla’s €2,499 ($2,700) the lowest budget in La Liga and the second division, means there are few quick fixes to the on-field issues mentioned. Henry Flynn, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for quick fix 

Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of quick fix was in 1966

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“Quick fix.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quick%20fix. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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