sweep under the rug
SWEEP un-der the RUG
swiːp ˈʌndər ðə rʌɡListen
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conceal a problem, mistake, or inconvenient truth rather than addressing it openly; attempt to hide evidence of wrongdoing or failure by covering it up rather than dealing with it properly; the domestic image of pushing dirt under a carpet rather than cleaning it up captures the temporary, ineffective, and dishonest nature of concealment strategies; used to criticise institutions that suppress evidence of environmental harm, worker safety violations, or corporate malfeasance rather than acknowledging and remediating the damage
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