paper over the cracks
US /ˈpeɪpər ˈoʊvər ðə kræks/
UK /ˈpeɪpər ˈoʊvər ðə kræks/
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문제점을 덮다, 임시방편으로 해결하다
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.
정부는 경제의 문제점을 덮으려 했지만, 문제들은 너무 깊었다.
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Instead of truly resolving the conflict, they just papered over the cracks with a temporary agreement.
갈등을 진정으로 해결하는 대신, 그들은 임시 합의로 문제점을 덮어버렸다.