FLY-BY-NIGHT


Meaning of FLY-BY-NIGHT in English

[fly-by-night] n (1822) 1: one that seeks to evade responsibilities and esp. creditors by flight

2: one without established reputation or standing; esp: a shaky business enterprise

[2]fly-by-night adj (1914) 1: given to making a quick profit usu. by shady or irresponsible acts

2: transitory, passing "~ fashions"

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