rob peter to pay paul
The phrase "rob Peter to pay Paul" means to take something from one person or source to satisfy the needs or obligations of another person or source, often resulting in a situation where one problem is solved by creating another problem. It suggests a tendency to solve immediate issues by creating new ones or transferring the burden from one place to another.
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