The idiom "thinly veiled" has its origin in the concept of hiding or obscuring something with a thin, barely perceptible covering or disguise. The phrase signifies an attempt to conceal or obscure the true nature, intent, or meaning of something, but with little effort made to make it truly hidden. The phrase is commonly used to describe situations where a superficial attempt is made to conceal something, but it fails to truly hide the underlying truth.

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