How to Pronounce "cover your tracks"
expression
KUH-vur yur / YOOR TRAKS
kuv-UH yaw / YAW trakS
Definition
To hide evidence of what you have done, so that others will not find out about your actions. Often used when someone wants to avoid blame or detection.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəvɝ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈtɹæks
British English
kˈʌvɐ/ /jˈɔː/ /tɹˈæks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUH-vur yur / YOOR TRAKS
UK
kuv-UH yaw / YAW trakS
Listen in Context
He tried to cover his tracks after taking the money.
Delete your messages if you want to cover your tracks.
The thief tried to cover his tracks by wearing gloves.
She cleared her browser history to cover her tracks online.