125 - Expression: To Sugarcoat Something
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How to Sugar Coat in Conversation
When we sugar coat something figuratively, it means that we make something appear more attractive than it is. When i make a cake and it doesn't look right, maybe the top is lop sided or there's a hole in it, i cover it with frosting or sugar, and you can't see the faults. We use to sugar coat in conversation, it has a similar effect. We make something look better on the surface,. We make it more digestible. We make it better or lighter for our audience. Now let's go through some examples to show you how you can use to sugarcoat in context.
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