English Expression · Intermediate
vacuum under the rug
clean the floor beneath a rug with a vacuum
Pronunciation: vacuum under the rug
Meaning
A natural expression used to convey: clean the floor beneath a rug with a vacuum.
Example
Vacuum under the rug because dust collects there.
Clean the floor beneath the rug because dust collects there.
Practice tips
- Practice vacuum under the rug out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.