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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?
Children or adults often say this phrase to get their friends to join in something, especially to jump into a swimming pool (pond, lake, etc.)
“Last one in is a rotten egg!” yelled Jane, jumping into the pool.
