列功覆过
      Explanation: A list of achievements, to cover up mistakes
      Usage: -Linked; as predicate; containing derogatory
      Source: Han Ban Gu's "Han Chen Tang Biography": "Words are powerful and hard-working side is greater than Uncle, jeep, covered over power line is better than Qi Huan, Er Shi."
  • Thesaurus:  Will power atone for one's crime, s faults by good deeds, atome for a crime by good deeds, redeem sin by meritorous service