Robbing Peter to pay Paul
To take something from one sorce and use it towards another.
Many folks believe that this metaphor has its origin in 16th-century England, when part of the estate of Saint Peter's Cathedral in Westminster was appropriated to pay for repairs to Saint Paul's in London.
Many folks believe that this metaphor has its origin in 16th-century England, when part of the estate of Saint Peter's Cathedral in Westminster was appropriated to pay for repairs to Saint Paul's in London.
Jacob: I think I'm going to apply for another credit card so I can pay off some of my bills.
David: Robbing Peter to pay Paul, eh?! Just be carful not to get into debt.
David: Robbing Peter to pay Paul, eh?! Just be carful not to get into debt.
Peter Pay
The $45 ATM fee you have to pay when you end up drunk in Vegas and take a free limo to a strip club and realize you need to withdraw money from the ATM there.
Rob: "Hey, Peter, this stripper loves me, can I borrow $40 for a lap dance?"
Peter: "Dude, no. They charge a $45 ATM fee here."
Rob: "Come on, please! Peter Pay!"
Peter: "Dude, no. They charge a $45 ATM fee here."
Rob: "Come on, please! Peter Pay!"