lit. drinking poison in the hope of quenching one's thirst (idiom)/fig. a supposed remedy that only makes matters worse
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drink poison to quench thirst—seek temporary relief regardless of the disastrous consequence; take makeshift measures to compound one's difficulties; a moment's relief or pleasure can bring endless suffering to come
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