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Henny Youngman solution 

Telling someone that the solution to a problem is to simply not do anything that exposes the flaw that causes the problem. From the old Henny Youngman joke: "Doctor, it hurts when I do this!" "Don't do that." Usually, but not always, associated with computers.
"The program crashes when I try to print!"
"Don't try to print."
"Do you have a real solution or just a Henny Youngman solution?"

Don't spill it hunty, you'll get burnt! 

Use this phrase to shut down a wild ho from spilling some bullshit tea she can't handle.
"Brittany and Zak have the most beautiful baby."
"WELL, GIRL here's the tea! Brittany told me she's not ever sure Zak's th..."
"Don't spill it hunty, you'll get burnt!"