quick fix

noun

: an expedient usually temporary or inadequate solution to a problem

Examples of quick fix in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Most studies suggest any benefits are likely to be modest, so no single beverage should be viewed as a quick fix. — Brianna Tobritzhofer, HEALTH, 3 Aug. 2026

Picking the right mask for your hair type and concern makes all the difference between a half-hearted quick fix and a true showstopper transformation. — Anya Meyerowitz, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2026

If things aren’t working on the pitch, federations tend to go after a big name not only for a quick fix but to attract sponsors, for commercial uplift. — James Horncastle, New York Times, 28 July 2026

No quick fixes offered Where to place the ROAD to Housing Act in a historic context remains up for debate. — Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 27 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for quick fix

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