cover track
Frequency: 7.211.8 per million words
often figurative
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Examples (10)
- He had been careless, and had done little to cover his tracks.
- The criminal tried to cover his tracks by destroying all evidence.
- They meticulously worked to cover their tracks after the elaborate heist.
- In the digital age, it's increasingly difficult to completely cover your tracks.
- The politician was accused of trying to cover her tracks after the scandal broke.
- A seasoned spy knows exactly how to cover his tracks in enemy territory.
- The new regulations are designed to prevent companies from covering their tracks on financial misdeeds.
- He thought he had successfully covered his tracks, but the police found a lead.
- To avoid suspicion, you must cover your tracks carefully and leave no trace.
- Even the most careful attempts to cover one's tracks can sometimes fail.