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Cover Phrase Means Eslpod Hide One's Travel Visiting

Id ESLPod_1187_WE_2046
Episode Id ESLPod 1187
Episode Title Visiting Churches, Mosques, and Temples
Phrase to cover up
Text The phrase "to cover up," in this podcast, means to hide one's face, hair, or another part of one's body, especially when referring to a woman, as a sign of respect: "In this culture, women should not show their hair to men, so please cover up when you travel there." The phrase "to cover (something) up" means to hide something so that other people cannot see it or are not aware of it: "The man tried to cover up his criminal past, but his employer found out about it anyway." Finally, the phrase "to cover all the bases" means to prepare for all possibilities so that nothing bad will happen: "With so many vacant positions, it's difficult for management to cover all the bases."
Topics Travel

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