paper over
US /ˈpeɪ.pər ˌoʊ.vər/
UK /ˈpeɪ.pər ˌoʊ.vər/
1.
verdoezelen, toedekken
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.
Ze probeerden de scheuren in hun relatie te verdoezelen.
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The government is just trying to paper over the economic problems.
De regering probeert alleen de economische problemen te verdoezelen.