Pronunciation: /ɡlɔs ˈoʊvər/
verb To treat or describe something in a way that makes it seem better or more acceptable than it really is; to ignore or minimize something negative
A1 She tried to gloss over her mistake by quickly changing the subject.
A2 The politician tried to gloss over the controversy surrounding his campaign.
B1 The company's CEO attempted to gloss over the financial losses in the quarterly report.
B2 The teacher couldn't gloss over the fact that many students had failed the exam.
C1 The lawyer skillfully glossed over the inconsistencies in the witness's testimony.
C2 Despite his efforts to gloss over the issue, it became clear that he was involved in the scandal.
formal It is important not to gloss over any details when presenting the report to the board.
informal Don't just gloss over the instructions, make sure you understand them fully.
slang She tried to gloss over her mistake, but everyone noticed.
figurative The politician tried to gloss over the scandal, but the truth eventually came out.
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