Meaning of the word "cover your tracks" in English

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cover your tracks

US /ˈkʌvər jʊər træks/
UK /ˈkʌvər jʊər træks/
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Idiom

1.

to hide or conceal evidence of one's actions, especially wrongdoing

Example:
After stealing the documents, he tried to cover his tracks by deleting all emails.
The politician was careful to cover his tracks regarding the scandal.
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