draw a veil over

Idioms  

1. Conceal or avoid discussing something; keep from public knowledge. For example, Louise drew a veil over the accounting errors. [c. 1700]

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Example Sentences

He is more judicious in covering the conspiracy theories hatched by disappointed seekers during the hunt and afterward, but let’s draw a veil over how the contest ended.

From Washington Post

Many families preferred to draw a veil over the period, both those who had suffered persecution as well as those who hadn't.

From BBC

It also allows us to draw a veil over what is a depressing truth – that one of the biggest barriers to female creativity is the pram in the hallway.

From The Guardian

But even now some prefer to draw a veil over the past.

From Reuters

This notion of some sort of cultural acceptability serves to draw a veil over what is, frankly, abuse and the wrecking of children’s life chances.

From The Guardian