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.
- A. Maintain secrecy under any circumstance
- B. Hide from general view
- C. Keep a problem under wraps in the hope that it will be forgotten ✓
- 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.