Definitions

here-today-gone-tomorrow

ADJECTIVE

fly-by-night

Synonyms

STRONG

brief cowboy ephemeral passing temporary

WEAK

disreputable dubious evanescent fleeting impermanent irresponsible momentary not to be relied upon not to be trusted questionable shady shifty short-lived slimy slippery treacherous trustless undependable unprofessional unreliable unsure untrustworthy

Antonyms

STRONG

enduring lasting long permanent

WEAK

dependable reliable reputable responsible trustworthy

Example Sentences

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It’s as if they’re here today, gone tomorrow.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 21, 2016

Will we, like them, be here today, gone tomorrow?

From New York Times • Apr. 25, 2013

In either case, you can be here today, gone tomorrow.

From The Guardian • Mar. 28, 2013

Uranium mines are here today, gone tomorrow but the pollution they leave behind is here for a very long time.”

From BusinessWeek • Jan. 10, 2012

Leah and I tried to explain to her how in Africa the roads are here today, gone tomorrow.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver