Question
You are required to identify the words that are
contextually similar to the phrase given in bold and mark that as your answer. If none of the options expresses the correct meaning, mark (E) as your answer. The options do not need to be correct grammatically . Despite the manager's attempt to sweep the issue under the rug , the employees demanded a transparent investigation.Solution
Sweep the issue under the rug: This idiom means to hide a problem or pretend it doesn't exist. Conceal the problem: This phrase expresses the same core meaning of attempting to hide or keep something hidden, aligning perfectly with the idiom's intent.
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