词汇 | cover/hide a multitude of sins |
释义 | cover a multitude of sinsTo conceal things that are unattractive or problematic. I need to wear a girdle to cover a multitude of sins. New drywall will cover a multitude of sins in the kitchen. hide a multitude of sinsTo conceal things that are unattractive or problematic. I need to wear a girdle to hide a multitude of sins. New drywall will hide a multitude of sins in the kitchen. cover a multitude of sinsorhide a multitude of sinsIf something covers a multitude of sins or hides a multitude of sins, it hides a lot of mistakes or things that are unpleasant or unattractive. `Strong, centralized government' is a term that can cover a multitude of sins. Wood is great for hiding a multitude of sins — rough, bumpy walls, pipes, and even wallpaper you can't face stripping. Note: This expression is used humorously. cover a multitude of sinsconceal or gloss over a lot of problems or defects.This phrase refers to 1 Peter 4:8: ‘For charity shall cover the multitude of sins’. cover/hide a ˌmultitude of ˈsins(often humorous) used to say that something is not as good as it looks, sounds, etc: The term ‘abstract art’ covers a multitude of sins.A coat of paint can hide a multitude of sins.This expression comes from the Bible. A multitude is a very large number of things. |
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