What is another word for rob Peter to pay Paul?
Pronunciation: [ɹˈɒb pˈiːtə tə pˈe͡ɪ pˈɔːl] (IPA) 
The phrase "rob Peter to pay Paul" is a common idiom used to describe the act of taking from one source to provide for another. Some synonymous phrases that capture the same meaning but with different wording include "borrow from Peter to pay Paul," "transfer funds from one account to another," or "take funds from one budget to support another." Other related phrases that can be used include "shift resources," "reallocate funds," or "redistribute assets." Despite the various phrasings and nuances in meaning, each of these expressions shares the idea that one is taking from one source to provide for another in a potentially unsustainable or problematic way.
