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Rob Peter to pay Paul

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Problem Shift

Understand it implies shifting a problem, not fixing it.

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Borrowing money just rob Peter to pay Paul; it doesn't erase the debt.
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Zero-Sum

It's often used in situations where resources are limited, and solution doesn't increase them.

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Cutting healthcare to fund education is just robbing Peter to pay Paul.
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Negative Outcome

Using the phrase generally suggests a negative view of the situation.

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The government's plan is robbing Peter to pay Paul, ending up helping no one.
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