fig leaf
Example Sentences
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The United Arab Emirates pushed the U.N. resolution, proposed by Bahrain, to give hesitant states the fig leaf they might need to act.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
“This is just a fig leaf to deflect from criticism,” Ocasio-Cortez posted on X External link in response to Kalshi’s new measures.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
He shows some illustrations from his edition of the good book, which include a baby Trump in the Moses basket and Trump as Adam, naked except for a fig leaf.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2024
“Not even a fig leaf of a respectable response,” Eisinger said.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 8, 2023
They arranged some type of work for us to do in the courtyard, but it was merely a fig leaf to hide their capitulation.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
