cover/hide a multitude of sins

phrase

: to cover/hide problems or faults
Some new paint on an old house can cover/hide a multitude of sins.

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“Cover/hide a multitude of sins.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cover%2Fhide%20a%20multitude%20of%20sins. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

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