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      Question

      Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the

      idiom/phrase bold in the sentence. The politician tried to sweep the scandal under the rug .
      A to clean up the mess Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B to expose the truth Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C to conceal something embarrassing Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D to blame others Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      The idiom "sweep the scandal under the rug" means to hide or conceal something embarrassing or damaging instead of addressing it openly.
      Therefore, the correct answer is 3. to conceal something embarrassing.

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