under the guise of
idiom
: by saying or acting as if something is other than what it really is
She swindles people under the guise of friendship.
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Cruises that include visits to Bermuda, Colombia, Greenland and Panama fit under the guise of the requirements.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Barbosa allegedly went to Lira’s workplace under the guise of offering a chocolate tasting to employees there, authorities said, per the outlet.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The explanation apology Sometimes, people try to provide context and justify their actions—under the guise of apologizing, but without actually doing so.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 18 Apr. 2025
Passion And Purpose Outside Of The Business Many owners mask a hesitation to exit under the guise of money concerns—too low of a sales price being offered, not enough saved, inadequate retirement planning, etc.
—Scott Snider, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Barbosa allegedly went to Lira’s workplace under the guise of offering a chocolate tasting to employees there, authorities said, per the outlet.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The explanation apology Sometimes, people try to provide context and justify their actions—under the guise of apologizing, but without actually doing so.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 18 Apr. 2025
Passion And Purpose Outside Of The Business Many owners mask a hesitation to exit under the guise of money concerns—too low of a sales price being offered, not enough saved, inadequate retirement planning, etc.
—Scott Snider, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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