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The meaning of Gloss-over

Gloss-over – definition

idiom

Treat hurriedly or avoid dealing with properly

phrasal verb

Try to conceal or disguise something unfavourable by treating it briefly or representing it misleadingly.

Usage examples:

The social costs of this growth are glossed over
phrasal verb

To treat something in a way that fails to recognize its importance or its faults

Usage examples:

Popular writing sometimes glosses over important facts.

Gloss-over translation into English

Gloss-over: translate from English into Chinese

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粉饰

Gloss-over: translate from English into Dutch

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Glans over, Verbloemen, Vergoelijken, Bemantelen, Glossen maken

Gloss-over: translate from English into French

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Dissimuler

Gloss-over: translate from English into German

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Beschönigen, Vertuschen, Schönfärben, Verbrannt

Gloss-over: translate from English into Hindi

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पर चमक

Gloss-over: translate from English into Italian

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Sorvolare

Gloss-over: translate from English into Korean

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얼버무리다, 용케 둘러대다

Gloss-over: translate from English into Russian

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Приукрашивать, Истолковывать благоприятно

Gloss-over: translate from English into Spanish

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Pasar por alto, Encubrir, Paliar, Restar importancia a, Pulir, Lustrar, Disvirtuar, Colorear

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