词汇 | covering a multitude of sins |
释义 | (redirected from covering a multitude of sins)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. multitude of sins, cover aCompensate for numerous evils, as in You may not be offering to help with the fair, but that big donation covers a multitude of sins . This expression originated in the New Testament (I Peter 4:8): "And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins." 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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