band-aid
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3.9
- noun
- /ˈbændˌeɪd/
- Informal
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solución temporal
- I know, but more pills is just a band aid.
Examples
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The new policy is just a band-aid that doesn't resolve the deeper issues in the school system.
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Last year was a transition year for them, with lots of band-aids as the team scrambled to fill holes.
Blog text (4) -
That is a big yes because it is more of getting to the root cause rather than putting a Band-Aid over it.
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What would it take to remove the need for these band-aids?
Blog text (1) -
This bill was really nothing more than a band-aid.
Blog text (33) -
If past is prologue, this bridge is a temporary band-aid at best.
Blog text (13) -
He opposed bailing out both the banks and the auto industry, saying, "this is nothing more than a band-aid and won't fix the greater financial problems of the country."
Blog text (9) -
After the meeting, everyone agreed that the proposal was merely a band-aid for a much larger problem.
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Using a band-aid solution won't help us achieve real progress in addressing climate change.
Synonyms
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4.2
A fast temporary solution that only works for a short time
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5.2
A temporary solution used until a permanent one is found
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9.6
A temporary repair to make something work for a short time
A quick solution used for a short time until a proper fix is found
A quick temporary solution made without care for small details
A quick, ugly fix that is not reliable
How Temporary
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Band-aid comes from the brand name for a small sticky bandage you put on a cut to help it right away. So a band-aid solution is like putting a quick 'temporary fix' on a big problem: it helps for a short time but does not fix the real cause.