cover a multitude of sins

  1. 掩盖(通常为不快的)实情
    • You say that he owns a business, but “business” covers a multitude of sins.
      你说他开了一家商行, 但“商行”两字下面藏有种种见不得人的东西。
  2. 成为冠冕堂皇的借口
    • Don't say you woke up late—say you were delayed.That covers a multitude of sins!
      不要说你醒来晚了——说你因为什么事耽搁了。这是个冠冕堂皇的理由!

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cover a multitude of sins

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