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sweep something under the rug

An idiom which means: to hide something, usually embarrassing, from others.
An example of "sweep something under the rug":

I'm not gonna sweep your mess under the rug, do it yourself!

The White House swept the president's scandal under the rug. past tense
by masterset August 4, 2016
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I can't work under these conditions

Sarcastic phrase used to evoke the image of a high-strung actor or other professional who refuses to continue to work because of some trivial issue. Although the phrase sounds like a serious complaint, its familiarity as a meme or catch-phrase can actually be used to diffuse or lessen the impact of a minor issue that a group of people are unhappy about. Frequently used among theater types or other performers both in and out of the theatrical context.
Person 1: "Hey, we've got coffee, but only French Roast. We're out of Hazelnut."

Person 2, responding, perhaps throwing up their hands: "I can't work under these conditions!"

All: Laughter.
by beagley May 20, 2009
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everything's under control

Phrase used to impart a feeling of ease onto a hectic situation. (When used in a truly hectic situation, it can often be assumed that nothing is under control at all.)
Please don't panic. Everything's under control.
by NeNay April 24, 2004
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Under bean

The skin at the base of the head of a penis.
It felt so good to rub my under bean and bust a nut.
by firegod33 April 19, 2018
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weak under the rafters

I'm not surprised that he would say something that idiotic. I've always thought he was a little "weak under the rafters"! I think he just proved me right.
by talk2me-JCH2 March 6, 2021
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Tucked Like Underarmor

To conceal a firearm in ones waistband so snug that it resembles the tight fit of Underarmor.
Dylan: Hey man I'm kinda nervous we might get robbed...
Doug: Don't sweat it bro, I got that thang tucked like Underarmor.
by AlwaysTucked August 25, 2021
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