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sweeps something under the rug

sweeps something under the rug is the third-person singular simple present indicative of sweep something under the rug.

Meaning of sweep something under the rug

Verb

sweep something under the rug (third-person singular simple present sweeps something under the rug, present participle sweeping something under the rug, simple past and past participle swept something under the rug)

  1. (idiomatic) To conceal a problem (usually an embarrassing or illegal one) expediently, rather than remedy it thoroughly.
    • Near-synonyms: cover (sth.) up, draw a veil over (sth.)

Questions about sweeps something under the rug

What is sweeps something under the rug the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Sweeps something under the rug is the third-person singular simple present indicative of sweep something under the rug.

Words near sweeps something under the rug in the dictionary

  1. sweeps aside
  2. sweeps away
  3. sweeps in
  4. sweeps out
  5. sweeps someone off their feet
  6. sweeps something under the rug
  7. sweeps stunt
  8. sweeps stunts
  9. sweeps the board
  10. sweeps the deck
  11. sweeps the floor with someone

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