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Under the proverbial mat.
~ English Expression, American [17613]

Common variations of the expression:
Don't sweep your problems under the rug.
You can brush your troubles under the mat.

The pivotal plot element in Hitchcock’s ‘Dial M For Murder’:
“You can always put your key under the proverbial mat.”


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