Phrasal verb №109

cover up

/ˈkʌvər ʌp/

Meaning

To hide the truth about something; also to conceal something physically

Example

They tried to cover up the mistake with excuses.

They tried to cover up the mistake with excuses.

Examples with the phrasal verb cover up

The manager found a wrong number and covered it up before the clients saw the file.

The manager found a wrong number and covered it up before the clients saw the file.

Every time a small problem appears, he covers it up quickly and no one notices.

Every time a small problem appears, he covers it up quickly and no one notices.

They will cover up the small problem to avoid a long argument in the meeting.

They will cover up the small problem to avoid a long argument in the meeting.