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Fig leaf

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Übersetzung von "fig leaf" ins Russisch

fig leaf
фиговый листок
The apology was just a fig leaf to cover the real issue.
Извинение было лишь фиговым листком, чтобы прикрыть настоящую проблему.

Definitionen

A fig leaf is a large leaf from the fig tree, often used metaphorically to refer to something that serves as a cover or disguise for something that is considered shameful or inappropriate, particularly in the context of hiding one's true intentions or flaws.