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
to treat or describe something as less important than it really is; to avoid dealing with something properly by not giving it enough attention
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Origin
'gloss'는 원래 '윤기, 광택'을 의미하는 단어로, 표면을 매끄럽게 만드는 것처럼 문제를 매끄럽게 덮어 넘긴다는 의미에서 발전했습니다.
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“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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