Brushing under the carpet

Sweep something under the carpet
UK (US sweep sth under the rug)

To hide a problem or try to keep it secret instead of dealing with it:


The committee is being accused of sweeping financial problems under the carpet to avoid embarrassment.

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1 Dead End: An investigation gone wrong – The Fifth Estate


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In première gegaan op 7 apr. 2019

 
Two young men were on an ATV at a cottage near Haliburton, Ont., in August 2012 when it crashed into a steel gate, leaving one dead and the other unscathed. What happened that day has become the subject of an almost seven-year investigation involving four different police forces. The father of the teen who died is committed to exposing what he believes is a bungled OPP investigation.

2 The true injustice of wrongful conviction | Jeffrey Deskovic | TEDxMarthasVineyard

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Gepubliceerd op 24 nov. 2015

 
In this harrowing but moving talk, Jeffrey Deskovic describes his own wrongful conviction as a teenager and the horrible impact miscarriages of justice like this have on our society. Ultimately, Jeffrey urges us to join him in fighting for justice system reform and for the wrongfully convicted.
 
Jeffrey Deskovic, M.A., served 16 years in prison prior to being exonerated by DNA nine years ago. Jeff has a masters degree from the John Jay College of Criminal Justice, which included a thesis on the causes of wrongful conviction and the reforms needed to address these cracks in the system. He has delivered more than 100 presentations across the country; authored more than 200 articles; lobbied elected officials as well as testified in several legislative hearings where wrongful conviction prevention measures were considered; given hundreds of print, radio, and television interviews. Jeff committed $1.5 million dollars from the compensation he received to launch The Jeffrey Deskovic Foundation for Justice, a 501 C which fights wrongful convictions by raising awareness, seeking changes in the law, freeing wrongfully convicted, and helping exonerees reintegrate.
 
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx
SolderGirl

Does anyone still believe that the US legal system has anything to do with truth, or safety of society, or even punishment? Get that clear guys, the american prison system is an industry, and people are the raw material. They just have to keep the prisons full to keep the cash flowing. It is totally irrellevant if someone is guilty or not. If you have bad luck, you get convicted, regardless of what you did or did not do. And as long as there are companies making profit from this system, it’s not going to change. But hey, thats capitalism in its purest form. So in essence, this is the american way of life, right there.

 
Brandon Heath Shaw
It is better that ten guilty escape than one innocent suffer. – William Blackstone
Chris P
I met Jeff Descovic after he helped free William Lopez. I say “helped” because it was the truth that truly set him free. Since then I’ve donated to the foundation, and brought my children to meet him and some of his volunteers.
 
hawaiidispenser
I like the way he speaks, specifically, in the words he chooses. He’s very clear in his explanations.

The expression “brushing under the carpet” typically refers to the act of deliberately avoiding or ignoring a problem or issue, often in an attempt to hide or avoid dealing with its consequences. The key points of this expression are:

  1. Avoidance: The act of avoiding or ignoring a problem or issue rather than addressing it directly. It may involve neglecting to acknowledge or confront a difficult situation, hoping it will go away on its own or be forgotten.

  2. Concealment: The idea of hiding or covering up a problem or issue, similar to sweeping dirt under a carpet to make it less visible. It can involve avoiding discussions or actions that would bring the problem to light or keeping it out of public view.

  3. Consequences: The implication that avoiding or ignoring a problem or issue may lead to negative consequences in the long run. It can result in the problem festering or worsening over time, potentially causing more harm or damage that could have been prevented by addressing it promptly.

  4. Lack of accountability: The notion that “brushing under the carpet” can indicate a lack of responsibility or accountability for dealing with an issue. It may involve shirking responsibility or passing the burden onto others, avoiding taking ownership of the problem or issue at hand.

  5. Inauthenticity: The idea that “brushing under the carpet” can be perceived as insincere or disingenuous. It may suggest a lack of transparency or authenticity in dealing with problems, avoiding honest and open communication or actions to address the issue effectively.

Overall, the key points of the expression “brushing under the carpet” revolve around avoidance, concealment, potential consequences, lack of accountability, and inauthenticity in dealing with problems or issues. It conveys the notion that avoiding or ignoring problems may have negative consequences and is generally not a responsible or authentic approach to addressing challenges.

3 Dog Switch Prank

3 mei 2011

 
Pedestrians are left with a woman’s dog but somehow end up with a different puppy before she comes back. JFL British Edition is a presentation of JustForLaughsTV, the official Just For Laughs Gags YouTube channel. Home of the funniest, greatest, most amazing, most hilarious, win filled, comedy galore, hidden camera pranks in the world!

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