What is the original meaning of the idiom "rob Peter to pay Paul"?

• The idiom "rob Peter to pay Paul" means – To take a loan from one person to pay another.

• Rob Peter to pay Paul (idiom)
English Meaning: To borrow money from one person to pay back money you borrowed from someone else.
Bangla Meaning: অন্যকে দানের জন্য একজনের কাছ থেকে গ্রহণ।

Example Sentence:
- He had to rob Peter to pay Paul when he used the credit card to pay off his loan.

Source:
1. Cambridge Dictionary.
2. Accessible Dictionary by Bangla Academy.