"...meter debajo de la alfombra."

Question

I've just come across this phrase, but I'm not sure what it means, my guess is: to sweep under the carpet.

Am I right?

Answer 1

it´s used when you want to say that something is not properly handled or is not dealt with, or causes embarrasment.

to sweep under the carpet / under the rug is a perfect (almost literal) equivalent.

En vez de buscar una solución, meten el asunto debajo de la alfombra.

Answer 2

HI seba, can you post the whole sentence? thanks

Answer 3

The literal translation "barrer bajo la alfombra" is also used.

Answer 4

...cuando ha dedicado su vida adulta a meter debajo de la alfombra cientos de casos de...