quick fix

noun

: an expedient usually temporary or inadequate solution to a problem

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Avoid offering quick fixes or minimizing their experience. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025 The net has been cast far and wide, but there is a focus on finding the right candidate rather than sorting a quick fix. Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025 Leaders must move beyond quick fixes and band-aid solutions to demand thorough analysis and sustainable corrective actions. Rob De La Espriella, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025 Improper thawing can lead to foodborne illness, and quick fixes like leaving your chicken at room temperature or using hot water can compromise the safety and texture or your meal. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 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 18 Jan. 2025.

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