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Fix it again Tony

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-002309

A derogatory phrase, often used as a backronym for the acronym FIAT (Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino), implying that Fiat vehicles are unreliable and frequently require repairs. This expression gained popularity in North America during the mid-20th century. It reflects a historical perception of certain foreign car brands regarding their durability.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-002309
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectAutomotive
TranslationsGerman: FIAT; Spanish: Fiat; French: Fiat
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-IND-002309",
  "term": "Fix it again Tony",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A derogatory phrase, often used as a backronym for the acronym FIAT (Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino), implying that Fiat vehicles are unreliable and frequently require repairs. This expression gained popularity in North America during the mid-20th century. It reflects a historical perception of certain foreign car brands regarding their durability.",
  "subject": "Automotive",
  "translations": {
    "de": "FIAT",
    "es": "Fiat",
    "fr": "Fiat"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/fix-it-again-tony/"
}

Record 2,526 of 7,291 in Industrial and trades terminology (MLC-0113). Request the full dataset.