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Ορισμός και Σημασία του "cover one's tracks"

to cover one's tracks
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to conceal or destroy evidence of one's activities or whereabouts to avoid detection or punishment

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What is the origin of the idiom "cover one's tracks" and when to use it?

The idiom "cover one's tracks" originated from the practice of hiding or obscuring one's footprints or traces to avoid detection or being followed. It metaphorically refers to taking actions to conceal evidence or any signs that may lead to one's identity, actions, or intentions. The phrase is primarily used to emphasize the act of removing or erasing any incriminating or revealing marks or clues to maintain secrecy or evade responsibility.

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The spy meticulously covered her tracks to ensure she couldn't be traced back to her mission.
Roberts covered his tracks by throwing the knife in the river.
The politician attempted to cover his tracks by altering official documents and erasing electronic records.
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After the theft, he carefully covered his tracks, leaving no evidence behind.
A single lie can lead to a snowball effect of further lies as a person tries to cover their tracks.
He deleted his browsing history and cleared his computer cache to cover his tracks.
Despite his attempts to cover his tracks, the forensic evidence nailed the murderer.
The spy meticulously covered her tracks to ensure she couldn't be traced back to her mission.
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