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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.

What's something in aid of? (British & Australian, informal)

something that you say when you want to know why someone has done something. I heard the shouting from the other side of the building. What was that in aid of? A present! What's this in aid of?


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