Band-Aid solution



Band-Aid solution

A quick and/or temporary solution to a problem that does not address or resolve the underlying cause of said problem. Taken from the Band-Aid brand of adhesive bandages. While offering free pizza to customers affected by the oil spill is a cute Band-Aid solution, the company has no plan in place to deal with the actual damage that it caused.
See also: solution

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Larunda-Roman Mythology
MalteMAHL-tə (German)Danish, Swedish, German
Anstice['ænstis]
Fredo-Italian (Rare)
Demeter (1)di-MEET-ər (English)Greek Mythology
Evette-English