Phrase guide

sweep something under the carpet

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

Synonym of sweep something under the rug.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • 1977-1980, Lou Sullivan, personal diary, quoted in 2019, Ellis Martin, Zach Ozma (editors), We Both Laughed In Pleasure I've been struggling with what I am now for 6 years—and it's time to stop sweeping the issue under the carpet

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: sweep something under the rug

Antonyms: none provided

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