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Daily English Pod
I’m Jale, an English teacher and graduate in Applied Linguistics from Canada. From Monday to Friday, I share short, practical educational podcasts. On Saturdays, you’ll hear an engaging story, and on Sundays, we explore artistic topics. Like a real magazine, these podcasts cover current issues, culture, society, and history in clear, easy-to-understand English. If you’re interested in learning English and understanding the world around you, this podcast is for you. With me, you’ll not only practice English but also gain a broader perspective on the world.
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Sweep under carpet
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Sweep under carpet
If you sweep something under the carpet, it means you hide a problem instead of dealing with it. It’s used when people ignore uncomfortable truths or avoid discussing serious issues.
Examples:
1- The company knew about the safety issues in their factory, but instead of fixing them, they swept the problem under the carpet until a major accident happened.
2- A famous tech company discovers that its latest phone model has a major defect. Instead of admitting the problem, they pretend it doesn’t exist and quietly remove bad reviews online.
Hello and welcome to Daily English! , today’s expression is —"sweep under the carpet."Once again: sweep under the carpet.
Can you guess what it means? Here are two hints:
Imagine a company discovers financial fraud, but instead of addressing it, the management quietly covers it up to avoid a scandal.
Or think of a family that never talks about problems. Every time there’s an argument, they pretend nothing happened and just move on.
What do you think "sweep under the carpet" means?
If you sweep something under the carpet, it means you hide a problem instead of dealing with it. It’s used when people ignore uncomfortable truths or avoid discussing serious issues.
The image is simple: imagine a messy floor, and instead of cleaning it, you just sweep the dirt under the carpet to make it look clean. But the dirt is still there, just hidden!
Examples:
"The company knew about the safety issues in their factory, but instead of fixing them, they swept the problem under the carpet until a major accident happened."
"Many governments sweep corruption under the carpet instead of addressing it openly."
A famous tech company discovers that its latest phone model has a major defect. Instead of admitting the problem, they pretend it doesn’t exist and quietly remove bad reviews online.
This expression is common when talking about: Workplace Problems, Family Issues – or Politics & Media
Have you ever seen someone sweep a problem under the carpet? Maybe at work, in your family, or even in the news? Share your stories—We’d love to hear them!