Emplasto (en. Plaster)

/ɛmˈplasto/

Synonyms

A remedy for wounds or scratches, but also used as slang for someone who is useless or worthless.

He's like a plaster in the group, always there but never really helpful.

Parang emplasto lang siya sa barkada, lagi na lang andiyan pero di naman nakakatulong.

Like a band-aid solution to a problem, a quick fix that doesn't last.

Your approach is just a plaster for the issue, it won't solve the real problem.

Yung paraan mo, emplasto lang yan sa isyu, hindi yan makakasolusyon sa totoong problema.