Sweep under the rug.
[Idiom] SWEEP UNDER THE RUG. - Learn English Phrases for Concealing Problems
Hide a problem or issue.
Sweep under the rug" involves hiding something potentially embarrassing or damaging by figuratively sweeping it beneath a rug. It suggests a temporary or deceptive solution to a problem, hiding it from view rather than addressing it directly.
Example Sentences
He swept the issue under the rug.
He ignored the issue instead of addressing it.
In an attempt to maintain her image, she swept the scandal under the rug, hoping no one would find out.
She tried to hide the scandal to protect her image, hoping no one would discover it.
The company swept the safety violations under the rug to avoid fines, but it eventually caught up with them when an inspector showed up.
The company ignored the safety violations to avoid fines, but it caught up with them.
