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sugarcoat the truth

Idiom Communication

Meaning

to make something seem more pleasant or acceptable than it is

Example Sentences

"Don’t try to sugarcoat the truth; we need to be honest about the situation."

Related Expressions

sound out

to quietly discover what people think

lightbulb moment

a sudden moment of realization or inspiration

truth will out

the truth will eventually be revealed

paint a vision

to clearly describe an inspiring future goal

Old school

Having traditional ideas or values; not modern

build from scratch

to start something from the very beginning