WordNet
temporary expedient
n. an unplanned expedient [syn: improvisation]
Usage examples of "temporary expedient".
She doubted that any permanent solution was within her power, as she was a Historian, not a Magician, but perhaps there could be a temporary expedient.
The present situation is a temporary expedient while we work it out.
I tried holding my own breath, but this could hardly be more than a temporary expedient.
He thought the Nazis would only be used as a temporary expedient to achieve unity by exploiting popular nationalist feelings.
No, this will only be a temporary expedient, for the duration of the present campaign.
If only as a temporary expedient to reduce the burden on our own troops, a ruling—.