dorar la píldora
Meaning: to make something unpleasant more palatable by presenting it attractively.
Language: Spanish
Literally: to gild the pill
Category: Food & Drink
Origin: Historically, bitter medicines were sometimes coated with gold leaf to make them easier to swallow; the phrase extends this to softening any harsh truth.
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