paper over the cracksHIDE/NOT SHOWto try to hide disagreements or difficulties 隐瞒[掩盖]分歧[困难] We need to discuss disagreements honestly without papering over the cracks. 我们应该开诚布公地讨论分歧而不是遮遮掩掩。
paper over the cracks• He did his best to paper over the cracks.• The private finance initiative has not papered over the cracks, although it has lined plenty of pockets.• King Birendra enjoyed considerable popularity, which enabled him to paper over the cracks in his divided kingdom.• Conversely, if you have been papering over the cracks of a relationship these same eclipses will seek them out.
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