paper over

US /ˈpeɪ.pər ˌoʊ.vər/
UK /ˈpeɪ.pər ˌoʊ.vər/
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masquer, dissimuler

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

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They tried to paper over the cracks in their relationship.
Ils ont essayé de masquer les fissures dans leur relation.
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The government is just trying to paper over the economic problems.
Le gouvernement essaie juste de masquer les problèmes économiques.
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concealdisguisehidegloss oversmooth over
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