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To solve one problem or pay one debt by creating another; to shift resources from one person, account, or obligation to another without resolving the underlying issue.
To employ a short‑term or make‑shift remedy that merely transfers a burden rather than eliminating it.
Examples:
EN: Don't rob Peter to pay Paul.
ES: No le robes a Peter. Págale a Paul. ¿Este es?
ID: Jangan rampok Peter untuk membayar Paul.
EN: If I have to rob Peter to pay Paul, people keep their jobs.
ES: Si tengo que robarle a Peter para pagarle a Paul,... - ... la gente conserva su trabajo.
ID: Aku tidak memikirkan apa pun saat melihatnya keluar.