How to Pronounce "under the carpet"
expression
ˈəndɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkɑɹpət
UN-der thuh KAR-pit
ˈʌndɐ/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈkɑː(ɹ)pɪt
UN-duh THUH KAR-pit
Definition
Used to talk about hiding problems, mistakes, or unpleasant things instead of dealing with them. It means ignoring an issue in hopes that it will go away.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈəndɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkɑɹpət
British English
ˈʌndɐ/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈkɑː(ɹ)pɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UN-der thuh KAR-pit
UK
UN-duh THUH KAR-pit
Listen in Context
We can't just hide our problems under the carpet.
They tried to brush the mistake under the carpet.
Don’t sweep these issues under the carpet.
Management just wants to keep everything under the carpet so no one complains.