smooth over a fault

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