paper over the cracks
US /ˈpeɪpər ˈoʊvər ðə kræks/
UK /ˈpeɪpər ˈoʊvər ðə kræks/
1.
menutupi masalah, menyembunyikan kekurangan
to try to hide problems or disagreements rather than dealing with them properly
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The government tried to paper over the cracks in the economy, but the issues were too deep.
Pemerintah mencoba menutupi masalah dalam ekonomi, tetapi masalahnya terlalu dalam.
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Instead of truly resolving the conflict, they just papered over the cracks with a temporary agreement.
Alih-alih benar-benar menyelesaikan konflik, mereka hanya menutupi masalah dengan kesepakatan sementara.