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paper/smooth over the cracks
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paper/smooth over the cracks
to hide problems or faults, especially arguments between people, in order to make a situation seem better than it really is. The two-party coalition has so far been successful in papering over the cracks. I'm tired of smoothing over the cracks in our marriage - I want a divorce! (sometimes + in)
See also: crack, over, paper, smooth
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