gloss over — to treat or describe something as less important than it really is; to avoid dealing with something properly by not giving it enough attention
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to treat or describe something as less important than it really is; to avoid dealing with something properly by not giving it enough attention
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡlɑːs ˈoʊvər/
Korean meaning: 대충 넘어가다, 얼버무리다, 축소하여 다루다
Korean pronunciation: 글**라**스 **오**버
Example Sentences
- My mom tried to gloss over the fact that she ate my leftover pizza by buying me a new one.
- The politician glossed over his controversial past during the interview.
- Don't gloss over your weaknesses in the presentation; address them honestly.
gloss over
NOUN//ɡlɑːs ˈoʊvər//
to treat or describe something as less important than it really is; to avoid dealing with something properly by not giving it enough attention
The minister tried to gloss over the scandal with vague answers at the press conference.
Cross over details, gloss over facts, toss over papers!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
'gloss'는 원래 '윤기, 광택'을 의미하는 단어로, 표면을 매끄럽게 만드는 것처럼 문제를 매끄럽게 덮어 넘긴다는 의미에서 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“My mom tried to gloss over the fact that she ate my leftover pizza by buying me a new one.”
“The politician glossed over his controversial past during the interview.”
“Don't gloss over your weaknesses in the presentation; address them honestly.”
“He tried to gloss over his terrible cooking by ordering takeout and putting it on fancy plates.”
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