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gloss over something to cover up, minimize, or play down something bad. Don't gloss over your own role in this fiasco! I don't want to gloss this matter over, but it really isn't very important, is it? gloss over something to fail to deal with the importance of something The report praised the managers but glossed over the high cost of the project. Usage notes: usually said about a problem or fault: The State Department's reports for the period glossed over the worst human-rights problems in the region. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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