mantel der liefde

Etymology
Literally, “cloak/coat of love”.

Noun

 * 1)  A metaphorical cover of faults or wrongs, whether informed by an attitude of forgiveness or applied out of expediency, allowing one to condone or ignore them without investigating any problems, identifying underlying causes, etc.

Usage notes

 * Commonly used in the prepositional phrase met de mantel der liefde, often with a verb like or, to suggest that something is figuratively swept under the rug.