break cover
Example Sentences
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He says the tanks had driven back to the road when Dudarenko decided to break cover.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2022
But will any break cover over the weekend, particularly if there are any new revelations?
From The Guardian • Jan. 15, 2022
Sanchez said he had at least two photographers collecting tips and following Messi and PSG for the first shots of the family when they finally break cover from their hotel.
From Reuters • Sep. 15, 2021
The younger Mr. Zubeidi said he had not heard from his brother since his escape, nor did he expect him to break cover by returning home.
From New York Times • Sep. 7, 2021
You want to walk me straight into those botheration Punic Wars; it’s no go, though; I shan’t break cover in that direction.’
From Tales from "Blackwood," Volume 2 by Various
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
