thin veneer

Examples (10)

• He managed to acquire a thin veneer of knowledge to mask his real ignorance.
• Her calm demeanor was just a thin veneer covering her deep anxiety.
• The company's success proved to be a thin veneer over serious financial problems.
• Beneath his charming exterior lay a thin veneer of civility that often cracked under pressure.
• They tried to maintain a thin veneer of normalcy despite the chaos around them.
• The politician's promises were nothing more than a thin veneer of concern for the public.
• His confident smile was a thin veneer hiding his true insecurity.
• The team's apparent unity was just a thin veneer that quickly dissolved during the crisis.
• She presented a thin veneer of professionalism, but her inexperience was obvious.
• The oppressive regime maintained a thin veneer of legality to justify its actions.