smooth over a fault
Chinese idioms, Pinyin is w é NGU ò sh ì f ē I. It means to cover up one's mistakes. It comes from Shi Tong by Liu Zhiji of Tang Dynasty.
The origin of Idioms
Zi Zhang, the Analects of Confucius: the mistakes of villains must be written.
Idiom usage
It refers to covering up one's own mistakes and mistakes. In fact, it's a matter of peace of mind to admit one's mistake; it's the most painful business. Essays, essays and essays by Zou Taofen
Analysis of Idioms
[synonym] to avoid medical treatment, to put on the powder, and [antonym] to cover up
smooth over a fault
be able to deal with all the problems - bā miàn shòu dí
Cure a sore and gouge out meat - liáo chuāng wān ròu
divide up something just as one separates pea-pods or cuts melons into slices - dòu pōu guā fēn
The clouds are surging and the wind is flying - yún yǒng fēng fēi