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paint the roses red

To frantically attempt to cover up a mistake with severe consequences. Popularized by alice in wonderland.
I accidently broke me mom's favorite antique vase so i had to paint the roses red.
by DeTurk December 16, 2008
mugGet the paint the roses red mug.

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