Definition
To attempt to conceal or ignore a problem rather than address it openly.
隱瞞問題
The company tried to sweep the scandal under the carpet, but the journalists wouldn't let it happen.
公司試圖把醜聞掃到地毯下，但記者們不讓它發生。
The government is often accused of sweeping important social issues under the carpet.
政府經常被指控將重要的社會問題掃到地毯下。
They chose to sweep their disagreements under the carpet instead of addressing them openly.
他們選擇將分歧掃到地毯下，而不是公開處理。