cover your tracks
US /ˈkʌvər jʊər træks/
UK /ˈkʌvər jʊər træks/
1.
masquer ses traces, effacer les preuves
to hide or conceal evidence of one's actions, especially wrongdoing
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After stealing the documents, he tried to cover his tracks by deleting all emails.
Après avoir volé les documents, il a essayé de masquer ses traces en supprimant tous les e-mails.
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The politician was careful to cover his tracks regarding the scandal.
Le politicien a pris soin de masquer ses traces concernant le scandale.