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Phrase(s): slur over something
1. Lit. to avoid saying difficult or crucial words by mumbling them; to speak over words unclearly. • The speaker slurred over so many words that we didn’t know what she was saying. • Unfortunately, Ted slurred over many of the important parts of his speech. 2. Fig. to avoid talking about or mentioning an issue. • The mayor slurred over the major issue of the day. • She slurred over the major problems.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs