English Explanatory Dictionary

sweep something under the rug

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb

To conceal a problem (usually an embarrassing or illegal one) expediently, rather than remedy it thoroughly.

Pronunciation

En-au-sweep something under the rug.ogg

Word forms

sweep something under the rug sweeps something under the rug sweeping something under the rug swept something under the rug

Synonyms

brush something under the rug brush something under the carpet sweep something under the carpet cover up draw a veil over

Related words

bury one's head in the sand change the subject cover-up

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