Hide behind (someone or something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "hide behind (someone or something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-12-10 10:12

Meaning of Hide behind (someone or something)

Hide behind (someone or something) phrase

To put or keep oneself, someone or something behind someone or something else so as not to be seen, found.

 

 

John hid behind the wardrobe when his dad got angry with him and combed the whole house for him.

When I saw my teacher, I was so shy that I hid behind my mom.

What are you hiding behind your back?

He pranked on me by hiding my phone behind the TV.

To make somebody else take responsibility for something you should do or something bad that you have done; to divert attention to someone or something else.
 

My brother tried to hide behind the cat when mom asked who had broken the vase.

Don't hide behind your parents all the time. You are mature enough to accept responsibility for your mistake.

Sử dụng một cái gì đó để giữ một cái gì khác bí mật, không nhìn thấy, không biết bởi.

 

I know he is just hiding his angriness behind those forced smiles.

She hides her malicious intention behind her adorable appearance and friendly demeanor.

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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 Hide behind (someone or something)

Verb Forms

  • hid behind (someone or something)
  • hiding behind (someone or something)

The verb "hide" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Hide behind (someone or something)

The origin of this phrase is not clear.
 

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