skate over

B2 neutral inseparable transitive

In simple words

to pass over something without really explaining it

Literal meaning: to move over something on skates

Meanings

1 B2 idiomatic neutral

common

to mention or treat something briefly without giving it proper attention

"The documentary skates over the years of political violence."

Grammar: inseparable

Usage notes

Often used critically in writing, journalism, and discussion when an important point is not properly addressed.

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Base

skate over

I/you/we/they

3rd person

skates over

he/she/it

Past simple

skated over

yesterday

Past participle

skated over

have + pp

-ing form

skating over

continuous

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