Thinly veiled
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Definition & Meaning of "thinly veiled"

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used to refer to something that is poorly hidden

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What is the origin of the idiom "thinly veiled" and when to use it?

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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The fog thinly veiled the landscape, creating an ethereal atmosphere.
The politician's promises of reform were thinly disguised attempts to gain votes, lacking genuine commitment.
His artful excuses only thinly veiled his irresponsibility.
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The fog thinly veiled the landscape, creating an ethereal atmosphere.
The politician's promises of reform were thinly disguised attempts to gain votes, lacking genuine commitment.
His artful excuses only thinly veiled his irresponsibility.
The company's thinly veiled attempt to cut costs by reducing employee benefits was met with resistance from the workers.
The compliments were thinly veiled insults, as the speaker's true intention was to criticize.
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