: an expedient usually temporary or inadequate solution to a problem
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When finances are tight, people start looking for a way out, and offering a very low settlement, like 20% of the full balance, can appear to be a quick fix.—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026 Scientists at Rice University came up with a quick fix for superhydrophobic surfaces by experimenting with the material’s heat flow rather than focusing solely on its chemistry and texture.—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 24 Feb. 2026 While some begin at seven days, including Yogic Detox and Renew, the Fertility Enhancement program requires a minimum of 14 days to give the treatments time to work their magic (no Western quick fixes here).—Annie Daly, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2026 Imports from South American countries are slated to benefit consumers, but those supplies go primarily into ground beef and don’t mark a quick fix for the cattle shortages.—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for quick fix