Whitewash

The term 'whitewash' can refer to a type of paint made from lime and water used to whiten surfaces, a metaphorical term for covering up unpleasant facts, or a sports term for winning all games in a series. As a paint, it is valued for its simplicity and cost-effectiveness in providing a clean, white finish. Metaphorically, it is used to describe efforts to conceal negative information, while in sports, it denotes a complete victory in a series of games.