sweep under the rug

• Esconder, ignorar ou abafar um problema, erro ou situação desagradável em vez de enfrentá-lo abertamente.

To hide, ignore, or conceal a problem, mistake, or unpleasant situation instead of dealing with it openly.

1. Hide a problemB2informal

   To hide or ignore a problem, mistake, or unpleasant situation instead of dealing with it.

   Esconder o problema

   • The company tried to sweep the scandal under the rug.
   • Instead of discussing the issue, they swept it under the rug.
   • You can't just sweep your mistakes under the rug and hope they disappear.