band-aid
A quick and usually ineffective solution to a problem that only addresses the symptom and not the root cause. A reference to the Band-Aid brand of adhesive bandages. Sometimes capitalized. Primarily heard in US. Lowering educational standards in schools may increase graduation rates, but it does little more than slap a band-aid on a much deeper problem. Honestly, I think this is just a Band-Aid treatment—we need to work harder and find a real solution. Avoiding tense topics is just a band-aid. You'll have to actually deal with this stuff if you want to survive as a couple.
band-aid approach
A quick, superficial, or temporary approach to a problem that does not address or resolve the underlying cause of said problem. A reference to the Band-Aid brand of adhesive bandages. Sometimes capitalized. Honestly, I think this is just a Band-Aid treatment—we need to work harder and find a real solution. Lowering educational standards in schools may increase graduation rates, but it is little more than a band-aid approach to a much deeper problem. His band-aid approach to every problem is avoidance. Really, you guys need to make up or break up—and, either way, move on from this fight.
band-aid solution
A quick, superficial, or temporary solution to a problem that does not address or resolve the underlying cause of said problem. A reference to the Band-Aid brand of adhesive bandages. Sometimes capitalized. 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. Lowering educational standards in schools may increase graduation rates, but it is little more than a band-aid solution to a much deeper problem. Avoiding the tension is just a band-aid solution. You guys need to make up or break up—and, either way, move on from this fight.
band-aid treatment
A method of covering up a problem superficially or temporarily, rather than resolving it completely. A reference to the Band-Aid brand of adhesive bandages. Sometimes capitalized. Honestly, I think this is just a Band-Aid treatment—we need to work harder and find a real solution. While offering free pizza to customers affected by the oil spill is a cute band-aid treatment, the company has no plan in place to deal with the actual damage that it caused. Avoiding tense topics is just a band-aid treatment. You guys need to make up or break up—and, either way, move on from this fight.
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