Fly by night

Noun

Definitionen

1.NounA creature which flies at night; a nocturnal flier or traveler.

2.NounOne 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.NounA person or business that appears and/or disappears rapidly, appearing untrustworthy, or giving an impression of transience.

4.NounA traveling businessman or tradesman.

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