Meaning of 'Paper over the cracks'
What does the saying 'Paper over the cracks' mean?
Idiom: Paper over the cracks
Meaning:
If you paper over the cracks, you try to make something look or work better but only deal with superficial issues, not the real underlying problems.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Buildings & construction |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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