Meaning of the word "paper over" in English

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paper over

US /ˈpeɪ.pər ˌoʊ.vər/
UK /ˈpeɪ.pər ˌoʊ.vər/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to conceal or disguise a problem or disagreement rather than dealing with it properly

Example:
They tried to paper over the cracks in their relationship.
The government is just trying to paper over the economic problems.
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