English Explanatory Dictionary

break cover

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see break, cover.
To disclose one's real thoughts and intentions.

Pronunciation

en-au-break cover.ogg

Word forms

break cover breaks cover breaking cover broke cover broken cover

Synonyms

show one's true colors show one's true stripes

Related words

break character

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