multitude of sins, cover a
cover a multitude of sins
To conceal things that are unattractive or problematic. I need to wear a girdle to cover a multitude of sins. New drywall will cover a multitude of sins in the kitchen.
See also: cover, multitude, of, sin
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
multitude of sins, cover a
Compensate for numerous evils, as in You may not be offering to help with the fair, but that big donation covers a multitude of sins . This expression originated in the New Testament (I Peter 4:8): "And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins."
See also: cover, multitude, of
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
- cover a multitude of sins
- cover/hide a multitude of sins
- from cover to cover
- read (something) cover to cover
- cover-up
- cover up
- duck and cover
- cover all the bases
- cover the territory
- board up