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.