skate over
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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
- 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
Learn 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.
Dark Matter — The Official Podcast: Episode 203 | Apple TV
- I love the fact that you kind of dived into the science part about it, where I hope people don't skate over the fact that you include that in there.
I love the fact that you kind of dived into the science part about it, where I hope people don't skate over the fact that you include that in there.
Trump hosts China's Xi at White House state dinner | BBC News
- they may skate over areas of real contention to focus on trade cooperation.
they may skate over areas of real contention to focus on trade cooperation.