Sentence examples for fly-by-night from inspiring English sources
The phrase "fly-by-night" is correct and usable in written English
It is typically used to describe a person or business that is unreliable or transient, often in a negative context. Example: "The fly-by-night contractor left the job unfinished and disappeared without a trace." Alternatives include "unreliable" or "shady."
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fly-by-night
noun
A creature which flies at night; a nocturnal flier or traveler.
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