English example sentences with "under the carpet"

These are serious problems. They shouldn't be swept under the carpet.

This problem must not be swept under the carpet.

This problem cannot be swept under the carpet.

This problem can't be swept under the carpet.

We can't sweep this problem under the carpet.

Ziri checked under the carpet to see if there was any rust.

The Algerian government cannot continue to sweep the matter under the carpet.

to sweep (something) under the carpet