brush (something) under the carpet



brush (something) under the carpet

To ignore, deny, or conceal from public view or knowledge something that is embarrassing, unappealing, or damaging to one's reputation. The senator has been accused of trying to sweep his former drug use under the carpet. You need to stop sweeping your problems under the carpet.
See also: brush, carpet

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Lisandroee-SAHN-droSpanish
Jozefoyo-ZE-foEsperanto
CÁEl-Irish Mythology
Theodoricus-Ancient Germanic (Latinized)
Shay (1)SHAYIrish
Bradley['brædli]