hide behind

Frequency: 8.520.0 per million words

To conceal oneself using something as a screen. Can be used literally or figuratively.

hidehide (conceal oneself) + PREPOSITION

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behind

Examples (10)

  • He quickly hid behind a large plant.
  • He hid behind a false identity.
  • The child tried to hide behind the curtains when his mother called him.
  • She often hides behind her shyness to avoid public speaking.
  • Don't hide behind excuses; take responsibility for your actions.
  • The soldiers were ordered to hide behind the rocks during the ambush.
  • He always hides behind his manager when difficult decisions need to be made.
  • A small mouse hid behind the cupboard, trembling.
  • The company tried to hide behind legal jargon to obscure the truth.
  • If you hide behind your computer screen, you'll never develop real social skills.