Band-Aid on a bullet wound meaning

What does the saying 'Band-Aid on a bullet wound' mean?

If you put Band-Aid on a bullet wound, you attempt to deal with a serious problem in an inadequate way.
('Band-Aid on a gunshot wound' is also used.)

Country: American English

| Subject Area: General | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used

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