Meaning of the word "paper over the cracks" in English
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paper over the cracks
US /ˈpeɪpər ˈoʊvər ðə kræks/
UK /ˈpeɪpər ˈoʊvər ðə kræks/
Idiom
1.
to try to hide problems or disagreements rather than dealing with them properly
Example:
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The government tried to paper over the cracks in the economy, but the issues were too deep.
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Instead of truly resolving the conflict, they just papered over the cracks with a temporary agreement.
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