Zoeken
to paper over
[phrase form: paper]
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verhullen, bedekken
to hide problems, disagreements, or differences instead of addressing them fully or resolving them
paper over
v
Voorbeeld
The company decided to paper over the financial discrepancies instead of investigating them.
They tried to paper over their differences, but deep down, the conflict remained.
The private finance initiative has not papered over the cracks, although it has lined plenty of pockets.
Conversely, if you have been papering over the cracks of a relationship these same eclipses will seek them out.
The government's attempt to introduce cosmetic changes to the policy was merely an effort to paper over the cracks without addressing the fundamental flaws.
