As a non-native English speaker, it is fun to learn new English expressions from friends. I am not afraid of asking questions to my friends. Luckily, my friends are so nice that they always do their bests to explain to me. Thank you, all!
Teacher: Andrew.
Definition: to take or borrow from one in order to give or pay something owed to another.
Example: “Don’t think borrowing money from bank to pay your bills! It’s robbing Peter to pay Paul!”
So what do you think? Do you use this expression a lot in your days? If so, what is your examples?
Teacher : Andrew.
This expression is based on the story of the Pied Piper, who removed the rats from a town and when not paid for it, he took their children instead!
In my work environment, the following would be one example.
“If we do not test the software now more rigorously, sooner or later, we might need to pay the piper.”
Now, do you think this is a very useful expression? Would you use it in your daily life and, if so, what is your example?