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to gloss over
[phrase form: gloss]
01
to briefly explain or describe something, often leaving out complex or technical details
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Inseparable
Particle
over
Base verb
gloss
Present tense
gloss over
3rd person singular
glosses over
Present participle
glossing over
Past simple
glossed over
Past participle
glossed over
Examples
In the meeting, he quickly glossed over the financial report, not delving into the specifics of the budget.
02
to minimize a significant issue, detail, or problem, often by avoiding discussion or acknowledgment
Examples
The media often glosses over the environmental impact of the fashion industry.
