expression, suru verb (irregular)
look the other way; hush up a problem; sweep under the rug
Idiomatic expression meaning to ignore or cover up an unpleasant issue rather than dealing with it openly. Often used critically to describe avoiding necessary confrontation.
会社は不祥事を臭い物に蓋をするように隠した。
The company covered up the scandal as if putting a lid on something smelly.
問題を臭い物に蓋をするのではなく、きちんと話し合うべきだ。
Instead of sweeping the problem under the rug, we should discuss it properly.