quick fix

noun

: an expedient usually temporary or inadequate solution to a problem

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Clients, on the other hand, might demand quick solutions, leading to short-term fixes that may provide a quick fix and kick the can down the road. Thomas Lim, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024 But experts say there is no quick fix for the challenges plaguing the home market. Sami Sparber, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024 Shuffling between three safeties beside him hasn’t proved to be a quick fix. Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 13 Nov. 2024 Don’t worry, there’s a relatively easy and quick fix that will help soak up the excess liquid: Make a slurry of flour or cornstarch in liquid (broth or water) to help thicken it up and then cook it for a bit longer. Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 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 22 Dec. 2024.

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