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Throw money at something

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Implies spending is ineffective or lazy, without addressing the root cause. SlideThey just throw money at the aging software instead of updating it.
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Suggests a hasty solution that ignores long-term planning. SlideThe city throws money at the pothole problem each year, but the roads keep deteriorating.
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Not Always PositivePlay
In some contexts, can imply wastefulness or desperation. SlideThe festival organizers threw money at the problem, but the event was still a failure.