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draw a veil over
Verb
Japanese Meaning
不都合な事柄や恥ずかしい、または不快なものについて触れず、意図的に話題から外すこと / 恥ずかしいまたは不快な事実を覆い隠し、目立たなくするように扱うこと
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（ participle past ）
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To avoid discussing or calling attention to (something embarrassing or unpleasant).
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draw a veil over
The committee agreed to draw a veil over the scandal to protect the victims' privacy.
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The committee agreed to draw a veil over the scandal to protect the victims' privacy.
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