Gloss over

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verb

To ignore or avoid dealing with something unpleasant or difficult.

The report glosses over the fact that many employees will lose their jobs.
Visual representation of "gloss over" - To ignore or avoid dealing with something unpleasant or difficult.

Often appears as...

  • gloss over the details
  • gloss over the fact
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Avoidance Strategy

Used when someone doesn't want to focus on negative aspects, often in speech or writing.

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In his speech, he glossed over the low sales numbers and focused on future plans.
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Subtle Evasion

It sounds less direct and more polite than admitting to ignoring a problem.

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She glossed over the argument as if it was a minor disagreement.
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Conversation Flow

Use it to smoothly move away from a topic without causing awkwardness in the conversation.

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We glossed over his tardiness so as not to embarrass him in front of the group.
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