How to Pronounce "paper over"
expression
ˈpeɪpɝ/ /ˈoʊvɝ
PAY-per OH-ver
pˈeɪpɐ/ /ˈəʊvɐ
PAY-puh OH-vuh
Definition
To try to hide or cover up a problem or disagreement, instead of fixing it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpeɪpɝ/ /ˈoʊvɝ
British English
pˈeɪpɐ/ /ˈəʊvɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAY-per OH-ver
UK
PAY-puh OH-vuh
Listen in Context
They tried to paper over the cracks in their relationship.
Don’t just paper over your mistakes, learn from them.
She wanted to paper over the disagreement to keep everyone happy.
Management is just trying to paper over the serious issues at work.