弃瑕录用qì xiá lù yòngreinstate sb who has committed errors; overlook sb’s flaws and enlist him
❍ 您一向以宽宏大量称著，所以我希望你能对我的朋友～。You’re a lways known for being large-minded,so I hope you’ll reinstate my friend who has committed some errors.
❍ 圣朝赦罪责功，～。(丘迟《与陈伯之书》)The imperial government absolves the offenders of guilt and enjoins them to render meritorious services,and will reinstate those who have committed errors. 弃瑕录用qì xiá lù yònɡ弃：舍弃；瑕：指玉上的斑点，这里比喻错误；录用：录取使用。不计较原来的错误而录用。neglect sb.’s flaws and enlist him, overlook sb.’s flaws and enlist him, use a capable man in spite of his faults |