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
Petter-Swedish, Norwegian
Teodorote-o-DO-ro (Italian), te-o-DHO-ro (Spanish)Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Jokin-Basque
Catherinakath-ə-REE-nə, kə-THREE-nəEnglish (Rare)
Esi-Western African, Akan
MarzioMAHR-tsyoItalian