Meaning of the word "love covers a multitude of sins" in English

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love covers a multitude of sins

US /lʌv ˈkʌvərz ə ˈmʌltɪtuːd ʌv sɪnz/
UK /lʌv ˈkʌvəz ə ˈmʌltɪtjuːd ɒv sɪnz/
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Idiom

the idea that if you love someone, you are willing to forgive their faults or ignore their mistakes

Example:
He has many flaws, but as they say, love covers a multitude of sins.
She forgave his constant lateness because love covers a multitude of sins.