smooth over a fault
smooth over a fault
Chinese idiom, pronounced sh ù n ɡ u 庲 sh ì f ē I, means to cover up mistakes by accommodating for personal gain. It comes from the 15th annals of the history of the Song Dynasty.
Idiom explanation
It means to cover up one's mistakes by indulging in favoritism.
Idioms and allusions
Source: the 15th annals of the history of the Song Dynasty: "loyal to the purpose of the book of changes, I found the Japanese law, wrote and performed the new calendar. I didn't dare to use the speaker, but I was afraid of the Taishi's passing by."
usage
To act as a predicate or attributive
smooth over a fault
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