Cover yourself up

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To put on more clothes to protect from cold, exposure or not show much of your body.

It's freezing outside, cover yourself up before you leave.
Visual representation of "cover yourself up" - To put on more clothes to protect from cold, exposure or not show much of your body.

Often appears as...

  • cover yourself up with a blanket
  • cover yourself up it's cold
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Not for Heat

Even if it's not cold, you might cover up to avoid sunburn or insects.

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I covered myself up at the beach to protect against the sun.
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Cultural Sensitivity

In some cultures, covering up is a sign of modesty, especially for women.

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Remember to cover yourself up when visiting religious sites.
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Casual Phrase

The phrase is informal and mostly used among friends or family.

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Hey, it's chilly in here, cover yourself up.
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