ALL meanings of under cover
un·der cov·er
U u - idioms under cover blow one's cover, to divulge one's secret identity, especially inadvertently: The TV news story blew his carefully fabricated cover. 1
- idioms under cover break cover, to emerge, especially suddenly, from a place of concealment: The fox broke cover and the chase was on. 1
- idioms under cover cover one's / someone's ass, Slang: Vulgar. to take measures that will prevent oneself or another person from suffering blame, loss, harm, etc. 1
- idioms under cover take cover, to seek shelter or safety: The hikers took cover in a deserted cabin to escape the sudden storm. 1
- idioms under cover under cover, clandestinely; secretly: Arrangements for the escape were made under cover. within an envelope: The report will be mailed to you under separate cover. 1
- phrase under cover If you are under cover, you are under something that protects you from gunfire, bombs, or the weather. 0
- noun under cover protected, concealed, or in secret 0
- noun under cover in secrecy or concealment 0