blow someone's cover

US /bloʊ ˈsʌm.wʌnz ˈkʌv.ər/
UK /bloʊ ˈsʌm.wʌnz ˈkʌv.ər/
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كشف هوية شخص, كشف سر شخص

to reveal someone's true identity or secret activity, especially when they are trying to keep it hidden

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The spy's partner accidentally blew his cover by calling him by his real name in public.
كشف شريك الجاسوس عن هويته السرية عن طريق الخطأ عندما ناداه باسمه الحقيقي علنًا.
She tried to keep her new job a secret, but her excited friend blew her cover on social media.
حاولت إبقاء وظيفتها الجديدة سرًا، لكن صديقتها المتحمسة كشفت سرها على وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي.