A1 Idiom Neutral

etwas unter den Teppich kehren

sweep something under the rug

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Meaning

To hide or ignore a problem or scandal.

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Cultural Background

Germans value 'Klartext'. Using this phrase is a strong accusation of dishonesty. Similar usage, often heard in political talk shows.

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Use it in meetings

It sounds very professional when discussing project failures.

Meaning

To hide or ignore a problem or scandal.

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Use it in meetings

It sounds very professional when discussing project failures.

Test Yourself

Complete the idiom.

Man sollte das Problem nicht unter den ___ kehren.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Teppich

The idiom is 'unter den Teppich kehren'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the idiom. Fill Blank A1

Man sollte das Problem nicht unter den ___ kehren.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Teppich

The idiom is 'unter den Teppich kehren'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, only for abstract problems.

Related Phrases

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etwas vertuschen

synonym

to cover up

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