Meaning of 'Sweep things under the carpet'
What does the saying 'Sweep things under the carpet' mean?
Idiom: Sweep things under the carpet
Meaning:
If people try to ignore unpleasant things and forget about them, they sweep them under the carpet.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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