gloss over
Third Person
glosses over
Present Participle
glossing over
Past Tense
glossed over
Past Participle
glossed over
1
to briefly explain or describe something, often leaving out complex or technical details
- In the meeting, he quickly glossed over the financial report, not delving into the specifics of the budget.
- When writing the summary, she chose to gloss over the lengthy legal details, focusing on the main conclusions.
- The professor didn't want to gloss over the challenging topics but ensured students had resources for in-depth understanding.
- The book's introduction glossed over the historical context, assuming readers were already familiar with it.
- During the training session, the instructor tended to gloss over the intricacies of the software, leaving some participants confused.
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2
to minimize a significant issue, detail, or problem, often by avoiding discussion or acknowledgment
- The media often glosses over the environmental impact of the fashion industry.
- During the interview, the candidate tried to gloss over their lack of experience by focusing on their enthusiasm and potential.
- The report conveniently glossed over the negative financial projections, emphasizing the positive aspects of the business plan.
- The CEO couldn't gloss over the fact that the company's revenue had significantly decreased over the past year.
- He tends to gloss over his achievements, but he's actually accomplished a lot in his career.
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