a solution that is counter-intuitive to the problem. Its name derives from the Chinese finger trap which in order to free your fingers, you have to push your fingers instead of pulling.
by Vandena January 13, 2021
Get the (Chinese) finger trap solutionmug. A response to a problem that appears to solve a problem in order to make the solver(s) look better, but doesn't actually solve a problem.
The new system increased the graduation rate to 100%. (This is an optical solution because they lowered the lowered the standards to pass, now the school looks better).
Our planes always land on time. (This is an optical solution because they added an hour to the time of flight, so the airline looks better).
We are giving you 20% off. (This is an optical solution because they raised the price 40% first, so they look like they are giving people a deal).
The school now has great test scores. (This is an optical solution because they make the exam optional, and the high scoring kids take it. Now the school looks good).
Our planes always land on time. (This is an optical solution because they added an hour to the time of flight, so the airline looks better).
We are giving you 20% off. (This is an optical solution because they raised the price 40% first, so they look like they are giving people a deal).
The school now has great test scores. (This is an optical solution because they make the exam optional, and the high scoring kids take it. Now the school looks good).
by eduwarrior January 24, 2023
Get the Optical Solutionmug. Solution Builder is a small B2B specializing in web development and technological solution for small to medium sized businesses.
by Solution Builder January 10, 2022
Get the Solution Buildermug. An irrationally biased and narrow-viewed blog writer, typically unable to articulate the fundamental premises of multi-faceted arguments or opposing views. Prone to repeating a single point of (often mistaken) drivel by way of meaningless mantra repetitions.
One who offers no significant input into a public debate, though emitting a distracting noise; the subject of public scorn and social rejection.
One who offers no significant input into a public debate, though emitting a distracting noise; the subject of public scorn and social rejection.
by Expat Georgia April 21, 2009
Get the One-Solution Commentatormug. T Solution is a concoction of a shitty wine and a cooler/spritzer mix to avoid waste of alcohol. Originates on Vancouver Island 2021
by S.M.A.T. Affiliation June 3, 2021
Get the T Solutionmug. its a song. if your friends listen and relate to that song or any other song in ycgma check up on them or send them to therapy
person A: hey what are you listening to?
person B: Oh im listening to Saline Solution !
person A: Dude are you okay? Im here for you
person B: Oh im listening to Saline Solution !
person A: Dude are you okay? Im here for you
by 1nkbur June 15, 2023
Get the Saline Solutionmug. The team need a solution for the hiring problem . A microwave solution would be to use an external bureau
by Dan Dargan January 16, 2020
Get the Microwave solutionmug.