Meaning
trick, expedient
- A clever, makeshift, or resourceful means adopted to achieve an end or resolve a difficulty.
- A dubious trick or subterfuge used to get by or skirt regulations.
In a sentence
Da giovane ha dovuto vivere di espedienti per mantenersi nella capitale.
When he was young, he had to live by his wits to support himself in the capital.
Il regista ha usato un abile espediente visivo per mostrare il passaggio del tempo.
The director used a clever visual device to show the passage of time.
Non ricorrere a simili espedienti per evitare di pagare le tasse.
Don't resort to such expedients to avoid paying taxes.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| espediente | masculine · singular |
| espedienti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used in the fixed idiom 'vivere di espedienti' (to get by on tricks/wits).