Robbing Peter to pay Paul

To take something from one sorce and use it towards another.

Many folks believe that this metaphor has its origin in 16th-century England, when part of the estate of Saint Peter's Cathedral in Westminster was appropriated to pay for repairs to Saint Paul's in London.

Jacob: I think I'm going to apply for another credit card so I can pay off some of my bills.

David: Robbing Peter to pay Paul, eh?! Just be carful not to get into debt.

by MoonCricket March 27, 2005

Peter

A pigeon that dreams of becoming a person

Hey look its a peter

by whattheshit July 20, 2015

peter dinklage

a dwarf actor who is best known for death at a funeral
he has overcome many obstacles and is very heroic

Shelley: "dayum peter dinklage!"

by andraydray December 25, 2008

emo peter parker

The resulting character, attitude, and appearence, when Peter Parker is influenced by the symbiote in the movie Spider-Man 3; distuguishable change in hair style (emo style), some what "sexy" dance moves, and talking in a slang manner

The line :"Fix this damn door!!" was spoken by Emo Peter Parker.

by Chris Cagle October 15, 2007

Black Peter

Black Peter, a pseudo-celebrity personality of the Seattle/Bellevue/Mercer Island area, is almost exclusively infamous for adding the prefix "Black" before his name, as his last name remains virtually unknown. One of the premier urban freestyle rappers of the area, as well as an unparalleled dancer (his c-walk is legendary in three states), he also holds respect in many circles for being able to get away with calling himself "Black" Peter while sounding like a forty year old, white Jewish male.

Black Peter just came in and ate all my food, now my family won't be able to make it through the winter.

by Dave Morse July 26, 2008

Peter Green

One of the best white blues guitarists of the late sixties and was in the original Fleetwood Mac before it was commersialised and before he had a breakdown and became a grave digger. He was the lead vocals on the Fleetwood Mac hit 'Need Your Love So Bad.'

Peter Green mastered the blues on his guitar.

by blueslover November 4, 2008

Paterno

A Paterno is unit of currency equal to 6 million US dollars. Paternos are typically paid in cases of covering up for child rape.

"The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston was forced to pay 14 Paternos to victims of child rape by priests in 2003."

"Penn State got fined 10 Paternos for turning a blind eye to child rape on their campus."

by Joe Paterno's family July 23, 2012