a Band-Aid



a Band-Aid

  (American)
a temporary solution to a problem, or something that seems to be a solution but has no real effect
Usage notes: Band-Aid is a trademark for a thin piece of sticky material used to cover small cuts on the body.
A few food and medical supplies were delivered to the region but it was little more than a Band-Aid. (American)

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Mael-Breton
QueenKWEENEnglish
Lowri-Welsh
Momokamo-mo-kahJapanese
SherlockSHUR-lahk (English)Literature
Annelieseah-ne-LEE-zə (German), ahn-nə-LEE-sə (Dutch)German, Dutch