fly-by-night


2fly–by–night

adj

Definition of FLY-BY-NIGHT

1
: given to making a quick profit usually by shady or irresponsible acts
2
: transitory, passing <fly–by–night fashions>

First Known Use of FLY-BY-NIGHT

1914

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