How to pronounce “fly by night”

Meaning

• [Noun]
• A creature which flies at night; a nocturnal flier or traveler.
• (often attributive) One who departs or flees at night in order to avoid creditors, law enforcement etc.
• (idiomatic, derogatory) A person or business that appears and/or disappears rapidly, appearing untrustworthy, or giving an impression of transience.
• (idiomatic, derogatory) A traveling businessman or tradesman.

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