Bury away In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "bury away", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jenne Phuong calendar 2021-10-30 10:10

Meaning of Bury away

Bury away phrasal verb

A noun or pronoun can be used between "bury" and "away".

Literally, to place a dead body into the ground. 

His grandfather was buried away in the cemetery on the hill.

Figuratively, to put something in a place where it is difficult or impossible for someone to find or see.

The dog usually buries the bone away in the garden.

They have buried the evidence away so that the police couldn't find it.

Grammar and Usage of Bury away

Verb Forms

  • buried away
  • buries away
  • burying away
  • to bury away

The verb "bury" should be conjugated according to its tense. 

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(to be) (as) ugly as sin

Extremely ugly; unlovely; unattractive

Example:

I hate frogs because they’re as ugly as sin.

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