Break cover

phrase

To leave a hidden position, especially in hunting or wartime scenarios.

The soldiers decided to break cover and charge at the enemy.
Visual representation of "break cover" - To leave a hidden position, especially in hunting or wartime scenarios.

Often appears as...

  • break cover suddenly
  • break cover unexpectedly
phrase

To reveal one's previously concealed or private positions or intentions, often in a public context.

The politician decided to break cover and finally voice his support for the controversial bill.
Visual representation of "break cover" - To reveal one's previously concealed or private positions or intentions, often in a public context.

Often appears as...

  • break cover on an issue
  • break cover with a statement

Usage tips

Neutral

phrase

To leave a hidden position, especially in hunting or wartime scenarios.

The soldiers decided to break cover and charge at the enemy.
Visual representation of "break cover" - To leave a hidden position, especially in hunting or wartime scenarios.

Often appears as...

  • break cover suddenly
  • break cover unexpectedly
phrase

To reveal one's previously concealed or private positions or intentions, often in a public context.

The politician decided to break cover and finally voice his support for the controversial bill.
Visual representation of "break cover" - To reveal one's previously concealed or private positions or intentions, often in a public context.

Often appears as...

  • break cover on an issue
  • break cover with a statement

Usage tips

Neutral

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "break cover"
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Use in Tension

Use 'break cover' when describing a sudden, often risky move from safety.

Illustration for Use in Tension
The deer decided to break cover, darting across the field.
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Physical Movement

Emphasizes actual movement from a place of concealment or protection.

Illustration for Physical Movement
Upon hearing the whistle, the spy had to break cover.
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Metaphor for Risk

Can be used metaphorically to convey taking a chance or exposing oneself.

Illustration for Metaphor for Risk
In the debate, she finally broke cover and shared her opinion.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Use in Tension

Use 'break cover' when describing a sudden, often risky move from safety.

Illustration for Use in Tension
The deer decided to break cover, darting across the field.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Physical Movement

Emphasizes actual movement from a place of concealment or protection.

Illustration for Physical Movement
Upon hearing the whistle, the spy had to break cover.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Metaphor for Risk

Can be used metaphorically to convey taking a chance or exposing oneself.

Illustration for Metaphor for Risk
In the debate, she finally broke cover and shared her opinion.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Use in Tension

Use 'break cover' when describing a sudden, often risky move from safety.

Illustration for Use in Tension
The deer decided to break cover, darting across the field.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Physical Movement

Emphasizes actual movement from a place of concealment or protection.

Illustration for Physical Movement
Upon hearing the whistle, the spy had to break cover.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Metaphor for Risk

Can be used metaphorically to convey taking a chance or exposing oneself.

Illustration for Metaphor for Risk
In the debate, she finally broke cover and shared her opinion.
Visual representation of the word "Break cover"

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