Gloss over Meaning in English
expression
释义
To deliberately avoid or hide details about a problem, mistake, or something negative, making it seem less serious or important than it really is.
用法与细微差别
Common in formal or semi-formal settings. Often used with topics like errors, problems, or negative results. Not the same as 'ignore'—it means to mention something briefly and without detail. Typical phrases: 'gloss over the facts', 'gloss over problems'.
例句
The manager tried to gloss over her mistake in the meeting.
basic
Don’t gloss over the problems—tell us the truth.
basic
He tends to gloss over his weaknesses.
basic
They just glossed over the real reasons for the delay.
natural
Let’s not gloss over the details—we need to be honest.
natural
Whenever something embarrassing happens, he just glosses over it like nothing happened.
natural