Choose the correct meaning of the phrasal verb in capitals.
The company's report GLOSSED OVER its huge losses.

explained in detailCorrect answerYour answerpolishedCorrect answerYour answerexaggeratedCorrect answerYour answertreated briefly to hide themCorrect answerYour answer

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To gloss over a problem is to mention it briefly to hide how serious it is.

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Explained in detail is the opposite, and polished is a trap from "gloss", a shine.

Concept: The meaning of the phrasal verb "gloss over"
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Choose the correct meaning of the phrasal verb in capitals.The company's report GLOSSED OVER its huge losses.

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Choose the correct meaning of the phrasal verb in capitals.
The company's report GLOSSED OVER its huge losses.