cacher la poussière sous le tapis

French

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Etymology

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Literally, to sweep the dust under the rug.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ka.ʃe la pu.sjɛʁ su l(ə) ta.pi/
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Verb

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cacher la poussière sous le tapis

  1. (figuratively) to sweep something under the rug