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Band-Aid
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a Band-Aid (American)
a temporary solution to a problem, or something that seems to be a solution but has no real effect. A few food and medical supplies were delivered to the region but it was little more than a Band-Aid.

Band-Aid (American)

a Band-Aid - a temporary solution to a problem, or something that seems to be a solution but has no real effect. He criticized what he called 'the government's Band-Aid approach' to serious environmental issues.

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And his police mug shots showed there wasn't a scratch on him underneath the Band-Aids.
Comprehensive first aid kit: band-aids, gauze, arnica, bandana (can be used as large bandage, sling, etc.
They're viewed as band-aids that cover up, but do not solve, the real problem.
 
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