glosses over

Meanings

• Verb

  To pass over or ignore something, often deliberately or superficially.

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Variants

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gloss over , glossed over , glosses over , glossing over

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Etymology

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The phrase 'glosses over' comes from the use of glosses in texts, which are explanatory notes or comments added to clarify difficult or obscure passages. The verb form 'glosses over' developed to mean 'to explain away or pass over lightly'.

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1. The term 'glosses over' is also used in the field of linguistics to describe the process of explaining a word in a foreign language with another word in the same language.

2. The term 'glosses over' has been used in various works of literature, including James Joyce's 'Ulysses' and Virginia Woolf's 'Mrs. Dalloway'

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Related Concepts

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1. overlook: To fail to notice or notice something unintentionally

2. obfuscate: To make something unclear or difficult to understand, often intentionally

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Culture

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The term 'glosses over' is often used in the context of criticism or analysis, particularly in literature or art. It can be used to describe a shallow or superficial interpretation of a work, or an attempt to overlook or minimize problematic aspects.

How to Memorize "glosses over"

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   - Think of the phrase 'glosses over' as meaning 'to skim the surface' or 'to give a brief explanation'.

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