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Gloss over

To cover up a mistake or a crime; to hush up or whitewash.

📖 Definitions of "Gloss over"

verb
  1. 1

    To cover up a mistake or a crime; to hush up or whitewash.

    "They glossed over the problem, hoping that the customers wouldn't notice."

  2. 2

    To treat something with less care than it deserves; to ignore.

    "This book only glosses over quantum mechanics, and doesn't go into detail."

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