quick fix

noun

: an expedient usually temporary or inadequate solution to a problem

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Notably, neither is a quick fix and would best be combined with lifestyle changes, including a healthy diet and regular exercise to support weight management. Sarah Anzlovar, Ms, Verywell Health, 17 Apr. 2025 Without changing the systems that shape careers in construction, today’s initiatives risk being quick fixes instead of lasting solutions. Angelica Krystle Donati, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025 Individuals experiencing persistent negative emotions tend to focus on immediate financial concerns, avoiding long-term planning in favor of quick fixes. Shane Enete, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025 That was the idea all along — to seek long-term solutions rather than quick fixes. Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2025 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 24 Apr. 2025.

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