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    fly-by-night
    /ˈflʌɪbʌɪnʌɪt/

    adjective

    • 1. unreliable or untrustworthy, especially in business or financial matters: "cheap suits made by fly-by-night operators"

    noun

    • 1. an unreliable or untrustworthy person.

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  2. www.bbc.co.uk › learningenglish › englishBBC Learning English - The English We Speak / Fly by night

    2 days ago · We're going to look at an adjective about organisations and people that are difficult to trust – 'fly-by-night'. Feifei 'Fly-by-night' is a compound adjective that literally means 'something ...

  3. www.bbc.co.uk › learningenglish › englishBBC Learning English - The English We Speak / Sound out

    3 days ago · fly by night; one up; tread on someone's toes; Introduction. If you want to find out what someone else thinks, you can ask them questions. Sometimes you can do it without them noticing.

  4. www.bbc.co.uk › learningenglish › featuresBBC Learning English - The English We Speak / Plan B

    2 days ago · fly by night; one up; Introduction. If you need an alternative option, you need to know this phrase. Learn about how to use it with us. Transcript. Feifei Welcome to The English We Speak....

  5. www.bbc.com › learningenglish › chineseBBC Learning English - 地道英语 / Fly-by-night 不可靠，不讲信用

    2 days ago · 形容词 “fly-by-night” 最初用来描述那些 “唯利是图、不讲诚信的，甚至会一夜之间卷钱逃跑的黑心公司”，这个词通常只能用在名词前、作定语。 比如：我朋友上个月买了一辆二手车，开了没多久就坏了。 最可气的是，车行卷钱跑了。 Are they a fly-by-night company? Phil. Yes, we can use it more...

  6. www.afar.com › magazine › long-flights-vs-layovers-the-prosThe World's Longest Flights Are 19 Hours: Yay or Nay? - AFAR

    1 day ago · These are the latest in what has been a steady stream of super-long-haul flights in the past few years. Qantas—which currently flies from JFK to Auckland, New Zealand, in 17 hours 40 minutes—has plans to roll out a 20-hour flight between London and Sydney in mid-2025. If and when it does launch, it would take the top spot as the longest flight.

  7. simpleflying.com › what-is-a-red-eye-flightWhat Is A Red Eye Flight? The Pros & Cons Of Flying Overnight

    Jun 18, 2024 · The Pros & Cons Of Flying Overnight. Red-eye flights depart late and arrive early, mainly found outside the Western world. Red-eye flights are common in the Middle East, beneficial for transfer passengers. Pros of red-eyes include potential savings, lie-flat beds, gaining extra travel time.

  8. www.classicthesaurus.com › fly-by-night › synonymsSynonyms for Fly-by-night - 294 Adjectives - Classic Thesaurus

    Jun 28, 2024 · Synonyms for 'Fly-by-night'. Best adjective synonyms for 'fly-by-night' are 'untrustworthy', 'irresponsible' and 'fleeting'.