Gloss (something) Over Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Gloss (something) Over Idiom mean?

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gloss (something) over What does gloss (something) over mean?	to try to make what is wrong or bad seem unimportant, to hide something	The accountant tried to gloss over the amount of money that the company lost last year.
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Double-edged sword What does "Double-edged sword" mean?	If someone uses an argument that could both help them and harm them, then they are using a double-edged sword sword; it cuts both ways.

hold all the trumps What does "hold all the trumps" mean?	to have the best chance of winning, to have all the advantages	The coach holds all the trumps and should be able to continue to coach the team.
fly in the face of (someone or something) What does "fly in the face of (someone or something)" mean?	to disregard/defy someone or something	The complaints of the woman were beginning to fly in the face of a reasonable conversation.
tan (someone's) hide What does "tan (someone's) hide" mean?	to spank or beat someone	The angry mother threatened to tan her child's hide.
down and dirty What does "down and dirty" mean?	unfair or nasty or sneaky	The team decided to get down and dirty in order to try and win the tournament.
black out What does "black out" mean?	to faint or pass out	Suddenly the young woman blacked out while she was standing in front of the computer.
tipple What does "tipple" mean?	alcoholic drink such as beer, wine, or liquor.	My favorite tipple? A bit of cognac.

play one's cards close to one's chest What does "play one's cards close to one's chest" mean?	to be secretive and cautious about something	My colleague was playing his cards close to his chest when he began to talk to our competitor.
not worth a plugged nickel What does "not worth a plugged nickel" mean?	to be worthless	His promise to pay back the money is not worth a plugged nickel.
rough it What does "rough it" mean?	to live in uncomfortable conditions without the usual comforts (such as on a camping trip)	We were forced to rough it for a few days when the storm knocked out the electricity supply.
full bird What does "full bird" mean?	full colonel, as opposed to a lieutenant colonel, which is one rank lower (in the U.S. Army)
on side What does "on side" mean?	supporting or part of the same team as someone else	supporting or part of the same team as someone elseWe finally got the directors on side in our bid to host the local basketball championships.

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Gloss (something) Over Idiom