cover one's tracks

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Conceal one's whereabouts, activities, intentions, or the evidence of one's involvement. For example, No one knows much about where he's been—he's very good at covering his tracks . This term transfers hiding one's footprints to more general activities. [1870s] Also see cover up , def. 2.

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