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sweep under the rug

VERB
  1. to conceal something in the hopes it won't be discovered by others
    The president tried to sweep the embarrassing incident under the rug

How To Use sweep under the rug In A Sentence

  • Some cybernauts said they weren't even clear on Zhao's contribution, but were nonetheless indignant at attempts to sweep under the rug the death of a man who played such an important historical role.
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