get-rich-quick
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Meaning · English
To quickly become wealthy, often through dishonest means
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
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Literally: acquire wealth rapidly
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
He tried to get rich quick by investing in a pyramid scheme
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “get-rich-quick” mean?
To quickly become wealthy, often through dishonest means Literally: acquire wealth rapidly
Is “get-rich-quick” formal or informal?
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