Sweep under the carpet

Directions: In the following items an idiom or a proverb is given. Select the response that most appropriately describes the meaning of the idiom or proverb and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

  1. A. Maintain secrecy under any circumstance
  2. B. Hide from general view
  3. C. Keep a problem under wraps in the hope that it will be forgotten
  4. D. Do a quick clean up job

Correct Answer: C. Keep a problem under wraps in the hope that it will be forgotten

Explanation

To sweep something under the carpet means to try to hide a problem or mistake instead of dealing with it.

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