ESS The English Planet - Idiom of the week: "sweep something under the carpet" Meaning: to hide a problem or try to keep it secret instead of dealing with it. Example: “Don't
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Angela Carter Quote: “There are lots of things that you can brush under the carpet about yourself until you're faced with somebody whose needs...”
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