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The duct tape of logic: it doesn't fix the problem, it ignores it gracefully.
means A clever way to get something working by dodging a bug or limitation instead of actually solving it.
from American mid-20th-century engineering slang, literally working around an obstacle rather than removing it — the path of least resistance, formalized.
Quiet promotionMany become permanent features nobody dares touch.
Engineer's tellA workaround admits the real fix is too expensive.
Hyphen optionalOften written work-around in older technical manuals.