sweep something under the rug
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sweep something under the rug
verb sweeps something under the rug · sweeping something under the rug · swept something under the rug
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To conceal a problem (usually an embarrassing or illegal one) expediently, rather than remedy it thoroughly.
Near-synonyms: cover (sth.) up, draw a veil over (sth.)
Similar: brush something under the rug, brush something under the carpet, sweep something under the carpet, cover up, draw a veil over
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verb to conceal a problem expediently
| Español | esconder los trapos sucios, engavetar |
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| 日本語 | 猫糞する nekobaba suru |
| 中文 | 掩蓋某事 /掩盖某事 yǎngài mǒushì, 隱瞞某事 /隐瞒某事 yǐnmán mǒushì |
| Português | varrer para debaixo do tapete |
| Français | cacher la poussière sous le tapis, mettre sous le tapis |
| Deutsch | unter den Teppich kehren |
| Русский | замести́ под ко́врик zamestí pod kóvrik |
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