Under the covers Meaning in English
expression
ˈəndɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkəvɝz
UN-der thuh KUH-verz
ˈʌndɐ/ /ðə, ði/ /kˈʌvəz
UN-duh thuh KUH-vuz
Definition
To be underneath blankets or sheets, usually in bed. It can also be used figuratively to describe something being hidden or done secretly.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in informal contexts about people being in bed. The phrase often has a cozy or intimate feeling, or refers to hiding. Less commonly, it can mean 'in secret.' Typically used with verbs like 'hide,' 'stay,' or 'crawl'.
Spanish: debajo de las mantas - debajo de las sábanasPortuguese (BR): debaixo das cobertas - debaixo dos lençóisPortuguese (PT): debaixo dos cobertores - debaixo dos lençóisChinese (Simplified): 在被子下 - 在被窝里Chinese (Traditional): 在被子下 - 在被窩裡Hindi: कंबल के नीचे - चादर के नीचेArabic: تحت الأغطية - تحت البطانيةBengali: কম্বলের নিচে - লুকিয়েRussian: под одеялом - втайнеJapanese: 布団の中で - こっそりVietnamese: dưới chăn - bí mậtKorean: 이불 아래에서 - 비밀스럽게Turkish: yorganın altında - gizliceUrdu: کمبل کے نیچے - چھپ کرIndonesian: di bawah selimut - diam-diam
Example Sentences
The cat is hiding under the covers.
basic
He likes to read under the covers at night.
basic
She stayed under the covers because it was cold.
basic
On rainy days, I just want to stay under the covers and watch movies.
natural
He confessed he was scared and hid under the covers during the storm.
natural
We whispered secrets under the covers so no one would hear us.
natural