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to cloud over
[phrase form: cloud]
01
(of a person's facial expression or mood) to suddenly become unhappy, worried, or troubled
Examples
Her face clouded over when she received the unexpected news of her friend's accident.
02
(of the sky or a particular area) to become covered or obscured by clouds, resulting in a decrease in visibility
Examples
As the day progressed, the sky started to cloud over, casting a grayish hue across the landscape.
