paper over the cracks
US /ˈpeɪpər ˈoʊvər ðə kræks/
UK /ˈpeɪpər ˈoʊvər ðə kræks/
1.
nascondere i problemi, coprire le crepe
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.
Il governo ha cercato di nascondere i problemi nell'economia, ma le questioni erano troppo profonde.
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Instead of truly resolving the conflict, they just papered over the cracks with a temporary agreement.
Invece di risolvere veramente il conflitto, hanno solo nascosto i problemi con un accordo temporaneo.