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Fly-by-night (Adjective)

Ephemeral; "the symphony is no fly-by-night venture".

All adjective clusters.

The art installation, though short-lived, was not a fly-by-night endeavor but a well-planned exhibit that garnered international attention.
The new restaurant is no fly-by-night venture, with a carefully crafted menu and an experienced chef at the helm.
Despite initial concerns, the startup proved to be no fly-by-night operation, with a solid business plan and a dedicated team.
The festival, which has been running for over a decade, is no fly-by-night event but a beloved annual tradition.
The community theater is not a fly-by-night organization, with a rich history and a loyal following in the city.

(of businesses and businessmen) untrustworthy or undependable; "a fly-by-night operation".

All adjective clusters.

The company's sudden disappearance with all the investors' money was a clear indication of a fly-by-night operation.
He was hesitant to invest in the business, suspecting it to be a fly-by-night scheme.
The city council was cracking down on fly-by-night contractors who were cheating homeowners with subpar work.
After being scammed by a fly-by-night car salesman, she became more cautious in her dealings.
The area was plagued by fly-by-night landlords who would rent out dilapidated apartments at exorbitant prices.