How to Pronounce "gloss over"
expression
ˈɡɫɔs/ /ˈoʊvɝ
GLAWSS OH-ver
ɡlˈɒs/ /ˈəʊvɐ
gl-OSS OH-vuh
Definition
To deliberately avoid or hide details about a problem, mistake, or something negative, making it seem less serious or important than it really is.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɫɔs/ /ˈoʊvɝ
British English
ɡlˈɒs/ /ˈəʊvɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GLAWSS OH-ver
UK
gl-OSS OH-vuh
Listen in Context
The manager tried to gloss over her mistake in the meeting.
Don’t gloss over the problems—tell us the truth.
He tends to gloss over his weaknesses.
They just glossed over the real reasons for the delay.