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sweep something under the rug

/swip ˈsʌmθɪŋ ˈʌndər ðə rʌg/ /swiːp ˈsʌmθɪŋ ˈʌndə ðə rʌg/
idiom Social Informal
Idiom
  1. 1 halının altına süpürmek, üstünü örtmek

Definition (English)

To hide or ignore something embarrassing or shameful rather than dealing with it.

Example Sentences

  1. The company tried to sweep the scandal under the rug, but the press found out.
    Şirket skandalın üstünü örtmeye çalıştı ama basın öğrendi.
  2. Don't sweep your problems under the rug; face them directly.
    Sorunlarının üstünü örtme; onlarla doğrudan yüzleş.

Synonyms

cover uphush upsweep under the carpet

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