Window dressing meaning
What does the saying 'Window dressing' mean?
Idiom: Window dressing
Meaning:
If something is done to pretend to be dealing with an issue or problem, rather than actually dealing with it, it is window dressing.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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