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sticking-plaster

adjective [before noun]
 
/ˈstɪk.ɪŋˌplɑː.stər/ US  /-ˌplæs.tɚ/ UK disapproving

Definition

dealing with a problem in a temporary and unsatisfactory way: a sticking-plaster approach/solution/measure sticking-plaster politicsTemporaryShort in time
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