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词汇 sweep-under-the-rug
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sweep something under the rug


idiomUS(UKsweep something under the carpet)
to hide a problem or try to keep it secret instead of dealing with it:
The committee is being accused of sweeping financial problems under the rug to avoid embarrassment.
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sweep something under the rug | American Dictionary


sweep something under the rug


idiom
to hide something damaging or unpleasant and try to keep it secret:
This scandal can’t be swept under the rug.
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