English Dictionary

under the carpet

prep_phrase

(idiomatic, location) So as to be hidden from plain view (and thus easily ignored or overlooked). / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see under, carpet.

He swept the problem under the carpet.

意味（1）

(idiomatic, location) So as to be hidden from plain view (and thus easily ignored or overlooked).

But in the 1970s the process went into reverse, as more and more 'bad' data went under the carpet.

意味（2）

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see under, carpet.

When the carpet layers came in and removed the carpet she said there were millions of black eggs and tiny worms crawling under the carpet.