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fly–by–night
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fly–by–night
(adjective)
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fly–by–night
/
ˈ
flaɪbaɪˌnaɪt/
adjective
fly–by–night
/
ˈ
flaɪbaɪˌnaɪt/
adjective
Learner's definition of FLY–BY–NIGHT
always used before a noun
informal
:
trying to make money quickly by using dishonest or illegal methods
a
fly-by-night
insurance company
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