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cover up

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cover up something
to keep something secret or hidden. Others accused her of covering up her financial dealings. I was amazed that the building contractors we hired tried to cover up the problems they had.
Etymology: based on the literal meaning of cover up (= to put a cloth or other object over someone or something)
See also: cover


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Because the boom is often in the way, the latch that holds the cover up may not catch properly.
The damage to your home would be covered and most policies will also cover up to $500 for tree removal.
Don't Cover Up Product Problems; -- Don't Cover Up Financial Problems; -- Don't Lie To Investigators; and -- Don't Destroy Evidence.
 
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