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    skate over

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    A2
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo avoid discussing a subject or problem; to treat something lightly.
    The politician skated over the controversial topic during the interview.

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    BBC 6 Minute English_March 12, 2015 - The two sides of Churchill

    06:01BBC 6 Minute English_March 12, 2015 - The two sides of Churchill
    • Mike: Ah, Churchill didn't 'skate over' the issues.

      Mike: Ah, Churchill didn't 'skate over' the issues.

    • 'To skate over' means to avoid dealing with something. Churchill studied the issues in

      'To skate over' means to avoid dealing with something. Churchill studied the issues in

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    Learn How To Ice Skate In 5 Minutes

    08:03Learn How To Ice Skate In 5 Minutes
    • Now getting up, just make sure that you can see your hands at all times, making sure they're not out to the side because on public skating you have people that might be skating super duper fast or might not feel as comfortable as you are, they could accidentally skate over your hands.

      Now getting up, just make sure that you can see your hands at all times, making sure they're not out to the side because on public skating you have people that might be skating super duper fast or might not feel as comfortable as you are, they could accidentally skate over your hands.

    • They could accidentally skate over your hands.

      They could accidentally skate over your hands.

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