VOCABULARY - IDIOMS

Brush Under the Carpet

Meaning:

Attempt to temporarily conceal a problem or error

Examples:

  • To ignore, deny, or conceal from public view or knowledge something that is embarrassing, unappealing, or damaging to one's reputation.
  • The senator has been accused of trying to sweep his former drug use under the carpet.
  • You need to stop sweeping your problems under the carpet.