He tried to wrap the bad news up in a bow to make it easier to accept.
Он попытался представить плохие новости в благоприятном свете, чтобы их было легче принять.
Definitions
To finish or present something in a neat, complete, or appealing way, often suggesting that the final result is polished or ready for presentation, similar to how a gift is made attractive by tying a bow around it.