Stop gap
Where does the expression 'stop gap' come from?
Stopgap is a single word. The earliest citation is 1684. The meaning comes from something that fills in a hole quickly - a stop/stopper in a gap.
Where does the expression 'stop gap' come from?
Stopgap is a single word. The earliest citation is 1684. The meaning comes from something that fills in a hole quickly - a stop/stopper in a gap.