- (a) quick fix
- informal
a quick solution to a problem, especially one which is only temporary.
The truth about dieting is that there is no quick fix. Weight must be lost gradually, over a period of time.
New idioms dictionary. 2014.
(a) quick fix
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quick fix — quick fixes N COUNT: oft with neg (disapproval) If you refer to a quick fix to a problem, you mean a way of solving a problem that is easy but temporary or inadequate. Any tax measures enacted now as a quick fix would only be reversed in a few… … English dictionary
quick fix — A quick fix is an easy solution, especially one that will not last … The small dictionary of idiomes
quick-fix — quickˈ fix adjective Expedient and temporary as a solution • • • Main Entry: ↑quick … Useful english dictionary
quick fix — noun count INFORMAL something that can be done very quickly in order to solve a problem or repair something that is broken though it may not last long … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
quick fix — quick′ fix′ n. cvb inf an expedient temporary solution, esp. one that merely postpones coping with an overall problem • Etymology: 1965–70 … From formal English to slang
quick fix — ► NOUN ▪ a speedy but inadequate solution … English terms dictionary
quick fix — ☆ quick fix n. an easy and expedient solution or remedy, esp. one producing results that are temporary, illusory, or counterproductive … English World dictionary
quick fix — 1. n. a quick and probably none too permanent or satisfactory solution to a problem. □ The quick fix isn’t good enough in this case. □ He’s a master of the quick fix. 2. mod. having to do with a temporary or unsatisfactory solution or repair.… … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
quick fix — noun hurried repair • Syn: ↑band aid, ↑quickie, ↑quicky • Hypernyms: ↑repair, ↑fix, ↑fixing, ↑fixture, ↑mend, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
Quick Fix Meals with Robin Miller — infobox television show name = Quick Fix Meals with Robin Miller caption = format = Cooking runtime = 30 minutes creator = executive producers = starring = Robin Miller country = USA network = Food Network debut = Fall 2006 num episodes = 15 as… … Wikipedia
quick-fix — a quick fix a quick solution to a problem, especially one which is only temporary. It s a system of medicine that doesn t promote the quick fix approach to the treatment of illness. (always before noun) … New idioms dictionary
