Cover oneself up In english explanation

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

author Jimmy Hung calendar 2021-12-30 04:12

Meaning of Cover oneself up (redirected from cover up )

Cover up phrasal verb

When used as a phrasal verb a noun or pronoun can be placed between "cover" and "up."

To put a covering on someone or something 

I want to cover the window up with blinds.

To put clothes on one's body

It's snowing outside. You should cover yourself up.

To hide something unpleasant or illegal secret

He help them cover their crimes up.

Other phrases about:

an iron fist/hand (in a velvet glove)

Someone who looks gentle and sweet but in fact is severe and forceful

keep (one's) own counsel

This idiom means that someone does not share what they think or feel with others.

brush (something) under the carpet

Try to hide and deny something that is embarrassing, unappealing, or damaging to one's reputation

paper over the cracks
To cover up or conceal problems in order to make a situation seem better
sail under false colours

To deliberately hide one's true nature, intentions or purposes

Grammar and Usage of Cover up

Verb Forms

  • cover up
  • covered up
  • covering up
  • covers up

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

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not the full shilling

Stupid or crazy

Example:

He is definitely not the full shilling when wearing a thick coat in this sultry weather.

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