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brushundertherug


Meanings
  • Phrasal Verb

    To sweep or hide something inconvenient or embarrassing under a rug, metaphorically ignoring it or trying to conceal it.

    - "After the scandal, the company tried to brush the issue under the rug."
    - "He couldn't brush his mistake under the rug and had to face the consequences."

Variants
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sweep (something) under the rug , sweep something under the rug , sweep under the rug
Etymology
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The phrase 'brush something under the rug' is believed to have originated from the literal act of sweeping something under a rug to hide it from sight.


Trivia
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  1. The phrase 'brush something under the rug' has been used in literature since at least the 16th century.

  2. The phrase 'brush under the rug' is often used metaphorically in business and politics to describe attempts to hide or conceal negative information.


Related Concepts
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  1. Sweep under the rug: A metaphorical expression for hiding or concealing an issue or problem.

  2. Ignoring: The deliberate act of not acknowledging or addressing a problem or issue.


Culture
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The phrase 'brush something under the rug' is commonly used in everyday language and can be found in various forms of media, such as literature, film, and television.

How to Memorize "brushundertherug"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize sweeping an issue or problem under a rug to hide it from sight.

  2. associate

    - Associate the phrase 'brush under the rug' with the act of hiding or concealing something.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Brush Under Rug' as a reminder to hide or conceal something.


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