sweep something under the rug
掩盖、隐藏或不公开某事物，尤指某个问题或错误
口语·指隐瞒错误
英文释义
to ignore or conceal a problem or issue, typically in order to avoid dealing with it or to maintain a positive image
例句
They tried to sweep the scandal under the rug, but it leaked.
典故来源
源自20世纪美国，与‘sweep under the carpet’同义，强调隐藏不光彩事。