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Sweep something under the rug

Verb

Definitions

1.VerbTo conceal a problem (usually an embarrassing or illegal one) expediently, rather than remedy it thoroughly.

Synonyms

sweep something under the carpet brush something under the rug brush something under the carpet wave away cover up gloss over draw a veil over paper over sweep aside conceal slur beat around the bush

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