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to hide something and not talk about it.
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What is the meaning of the idiom Sweep something under the rug?
to ignore something
What does sweep under the carpet mean?
It's sweep under the rug usually, and it means to pretend to get rid of something by trying to hide it instead of really getting rid of it. The image is of someone sweeping and instead of sweeping the dirt outside or into the trash, they cover it up with a rug.
What does sweep something under the rug mean?
If you're a very lazy housekeeper, you don't sweep up the dirt and put it into the trash can - you sweep it into a corner and cover it up with your carpet or rug! This means that something has not truly been dealt with, but only covered up.
When was Under Rug Swept created?
Under Rug Swept was created on 2002-02-25.
What size rug under a 42 inch round table?
A 5x8 rug
What is the spanish word for rug?
The word rug in Spanish is alfombra, meaning 'large moveable carpet.'
Why must you place a pad under a area rug?
So the rug won't slide around.
What actors and actresses appeared in Under The Rug - 2012?
The cast of Under The Rug - 2012 includes: David Sampson Harry Sanger as Boy
What is a sursingle used for?
a surcingle is the fatening under te horses rug which you cross under their tummy!it stops the rug falling off one side!
Where is the dungeon in EnterHorrorland?
it is under the rug in the stagger inn
What are the release dates for The Louie Show - 1996 Under the Rug - 1.3?
The Louie Show - 1996 Under the Rug - 1.3 was released on: USA: 14 February 1996
What does 'knock the pins out from under us' mean?
"Pins" in this sense = legs. It's probably being used in a metaphorical sense, approximately the same as the idiom "pull the rug out from under us." It basically means to knock down, metaphorically... to remove the support from an idea or corporation so that it "falls down" and is unable to compete.
