cover/hide a multitude of sins

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: to cover/hide problems or faults

Some new paint on an old house can cover/hide a multitude of sins.

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These new formulas, which promise to brighten your under-eye area, decrease its puffiness and guard it against environmental aggressors, can cover a multitude of sins. — Gisela Williams Emilia Petrarca John Wogan Jameson Montgomery Caitie Kelly Jameson Montgomery, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2024

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