under the carpet
The phrase "under the carpet" is often used to describe the act of hiding problems or issues instead of addressing them openly.
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Definition
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(idiomatic)To hide or ignore a problem or issue instead of dealing with it.
Example
- They tried to sweep the scandal under the carpet, but the media found out.
- Don't just brush your mistakes under the carpet; confront them and learn from them.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "under the carpet":
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