draw a veil over

1. Conceal or avoid discussing something; keep from public knowledge. For example, Louise drew a veil over the accounting errors. [c. 1700]

Example Sentences

From the beginning of the pandemic, the Chinese government has relied on secrecy, obfuscation, intimidation and fabrication to draw a veil over the origins of the virus as well as its contagion and death toll.

From Washington Post

He is more judicious in covering the conspiracy theories hatched by disappointed seekers during the hunt and afterward, but let’s draw a veil over how the contest ended.

From Washington Post

Many families preferred to draw a veil over the period, both those who had suffered persecution as well as those who hadn't.

From BBC

It also allows us to draw a veil over what is a depressing truth – that one of the biggest barriers to female creativity is the pram in the hallway.

From The Guardian

But even now some prefer to draw a veil over the past.

From Reuters