🙈gloss over

phrasal verb
/ɡlɒs ˈoʊ.vər/

Meaning

to avoid discussing something unpleasant or make it seem less important

Example Sentences

The report glossed over the company's financial problems.

Synonyms

skip, ignore, conceal, downplay

Antonyms

highlight, emphasize, reveal

Collocations

gloss over details, gloss over mistakes, gloss over issues

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