Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

draw-a-veil-over-something

idiom
/drɔː ə veɪl ˈoʊvər ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
Definition
To conceal or obscure something from view or understanding.
Examples
  • The politician decided to draw a veil over the controversial funding sources for her campaign.
  • In the meeting, he tried to draw a veil over the project’s failures to keep the team motivated.
Meaning
The phrase means to hide or mask certain details or aspects, often to avoid transparency or to protect someone’s feelings.
Synonyms
  • cover up
  • obscure
  • mask
  • conceal