hide under
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle under
Meanings
Hide something beneath a covering
Why “under”? Under the surface means hidden.
“Treasure was hidden under the floor.”
“The spare cash was hidden under a loose tile.”
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Hide under means conceal something beneath a covering. Hide behind means use something as a cover or excuse.
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hide behind
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Use something as a cover or excuse
slip under
Same under pattern: hiding
Quietly place something underneath a surface
sweep under
Same under pattern: hiding
Hide something inconvenient from view, often by ignoring it
tuck under
Same under pattern: hiding
Place something neatly beneath a covering
work under
Same under pattern: hiding
Operate without revealing one's identity or intentions
hide away
Same base verb: hide
Hide in an out-of-the-way place
hide out
Same base verb: hide
Stay in a secret place to avoid being found
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