short-term remedy
nounUK /ˌʃɔːt tɜːm ˈremədi/
US /ˌʃɔːrt tɝːm ˈremədi/
A short-term remedy is something that helps you feel better for a little while.
A cold drink is a short-term remedy for feeling hot on a summer day.
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2. A fast but temporary way to fix a problem.
Borrowing money was only a short-term remedy for their money troubles.
3. A medicine or treatment that gives quick relief but does not cure the illness.
The doctor gave him a short-term remedy for the pain while they waited for test results.
4. A brief solution used until a better one is ready.
Putting tape on the broken pipe was a short-term remedy until the plumber arrived.