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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Fly-by-night (A).
 
One who defrauds his creditors by decamping at night-time. (See FLY.)   1
 


 Fly a Kite (To).Fly in One’s Face (To). 

 
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