Under the carpet Meaning in English
expression
释义
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.
用法与细微差别
This idiom is usually negative and informal, often used to criticize avoiding real solutions to problems. Similar: 'sweep under the rug'. Rare in very formal writing. Common in comments on personal, workplace, or political situations.
例句
We can't just hide our problems under the carpet.
basic
They tried to brush the mistake under the carpet.
basic
Don’t sweep these issues under the carpet.
basic
Management just wants to keep everything under the carpet so no one complains.
natural
You can’t keep your feelings under the carpet forever.
natural
Everyone knows about the problem, but it keeps getting pushed under the carpet.
natural