blow someone's cover

US /bloʊ ˈsʌm.wʌnz ˈkʌv.ər/
UK /bloʊ ˈsʌm.wʌnz ˈkʌv.ər/
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membongkar penyamaran seseorang, mengungkap rahasia seseorang

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

:
The spy's partner accidentally blew his cover by calling him by his real name in public.
Rekan mata-mata itu secara tidak sengaja membongkar penyamarannya dengan memanggilnya dengan nama aslinya di depan umum.
She tried to keep her new job a secret, but her excited friend blew her cover on social media.
Dia mencoba merahasiakan pekerjaan barunya, tetapi temannya yang bersemangat membongkar penyamarannya di media sosial.