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Katie Anh
2022-02-23 12:02
Cast/draw/throw a veil over something negative spoken language verb phrase
To avoid talking about something because it is unpleasant.
Mom, I don't want to talk about that problem now, can we just draw a veil over it.
To avoid having a fight about that issue, they decided to draw a veil over it.
Every time I try to mention having a child, James always seems to draw a veil over it.
After two hours of debate about that issue, we decided to cast a veil over it.
It's mostly used in the present tense.
Do you see anything wrong?
1. Doing something extremely well
2. Behaving in an extreme or remarkable manner
1. Holly was in rare form during her speech, so she got the first prize in the competition last night.
2. Corrine: I'm going to buy Christmas presents for everybody. Do you want to go with me?
Laura: Oh...My kids are in rare form today, so I cannot go with you. Sorry!
