Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
throw-a-blanket-over
phrase
/θroʊ ə ˈblæŋkɪt ˈoʊvər/
Definition
To cover something or someone completely with a blanket or similar covering, often used metaphorically to indicate hiding, concealing, or protecting.
Examples
- After a long day at work, I decided to throw a blanket over the couch to hide the mess.
- She threw a blanket over her dog to keep him warm during the cold night.
- During the meeting, he tried to throw a blanket over the team’s concerns about the project.
Meaning
This phrase typically means to provide shelter or cover, sometimes to conceal an issue or protect something from exposure.
Synonyms
- Cover up
- Conceal
- Shroud
- Hide
- Protect
