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penny in the fusebox en · NOUN

Pronunciation

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Etymology

By metaphorical extension from the literal sense, a makeshift to close a circuit when no replacement fuse is at hand.

Meanings

1. (idiomatic) An improvised repair made with no regard for safety.
   • The fix I made was just a penny in the fusebox; we need to revisit it and fix the problem for real.
2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see penny, in, the, fusebox.

Relateds

band-aid · baling wire · chewing gum · haywire · duct tape