A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Robbing peter to pay paul
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To take something from one [sorce] and use it towards another.
Many folks believe that this metaphor has its origin in 16th-century England, when part of the estate of [Saint Peters] Cathedral in Westminster was appropriated to pay for repairs to [Saint Pauls] in London.
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