cover up

They tried to **cover up** the mistake.

Idiom Truth

Meaning

to hide the truth about something

They tried to cover up the mistake.

to put something over or upon something else to protect or conceal

towards a higher position or level

an approximate estimate or number

to set a limit or boundary

to close an area so people cannot enter

a person who is lively, entertaining, and the center of attention at social gatherings

to start sweating due to fear or anxiety

to have confidence in someone or something