break cover

VERB

emerge

Synonyms

WEAK

break covert come out come out in the open

Example Sentences

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After we saw this prototype 500Hz gaming monitor break cover in early 2022, I didn’t think that laptop manufacturers would be quick to bring a laptop that fast to market.

From The Verge • Jul. 19, 2022

He says the tanks had driven back to the road when Dudarenko decided to break cover.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2022

Sanchez said he had at least two photographers collecting tips and following Messi and PSG for the first shots of the family when they finally break cover from their hotel.

From Reuters • Sep. 15, 2021

The younger Mr. Zubeidi said he had not heard from his brother since his escape, nor did he expect him to break cover by returning home.

From New York Times • Sep. 7, 2021

Apparently the Uhlans had drawn rein almost at the spot where the fugitives had intended to break cover.

From A Hero of Li?ge by Strang, Herbert