Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fly-by-night
idiom
/ˈflaɪ baɪ naɪt/
Definition
A person or business that is unreliable or transient, often involved in suspicious or dishonest activities.
Examples
- Many fly-by-night companies take advantage of consumers during tax season.
- He’s a fly-by-night contractor who never finishes his projects.
- Don’t invest in that fly-by-night scheme; it looks too good to be true.
Meaning
The term typically refers to someone or something that cannot be trusted, likely to vanish or change suddenly without notice.
Synonyms
- untrustworthy
- deceptive
- temporary
- shady
