fly-by-night
/F L AY1 B AY0 N AY0 T/noun
- 1
A creature which flies at night; a nocturnal flier or traveler.
- 2
One who departs or flees at night in order to avoid creditors, law enforcement etc.
“Do not give your credit card number to that fly-by-night operation.”
- 3
A person or business that appears and/or disappears rapidly, appearing untrustworthy, or giving an impression of transience.
- 4
A traveling businessman or tradesman.
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