Meaning of the word "sweep something under the rug" in English
What does "sweep something under the rug" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
sweep something under the rug
US /swiːp ˈsʌm.θɪŋ ˈʌn.dər ðə rʌɡ/
UK /swiːp ˈsʌm.θɪŋ ˈʌn.dər ðə rʌɡ/
Idiom
1.
to hide a problem or an embarrassing situation instead of dealing with it
Example:
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They tried to sweep the scandal under the rug, but the media found out.
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It's not healthy to just sweep your problems under the rug; you need to address them.
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