rob Peter to pay Paul
(phrase)
Giải nghĩa:
To solve one problem, but create another problem as a result
To solve one problem, but create another problem as a result
Ví dụ:
They robbed Peter to pay Paul when they used the education funds to fix the roads.
They robbed Peter to pay Paul when they used the education funds to fix the roads.
Cách sử dụng
"Rob Peter to pay Paul" is an expression used when somebody takes away something from one person to give it to another person. It is often used in situations when somebody solves one problem but creates another one. For example, if a person borrows money from one friend to pay off a debt to another friend, they are "robbing Peter to pay Paul." The expression suggests that the solution to a problem actually creates another problem.
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