hide away
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To stash or store something in a secret location.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
It's rather like a beautiful Inverness cloak one has inherited. Much too good to hide away, so one wears it instead of an overcoat and pretends it's an amusing new fashion.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To hide, to be hidden.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “hide away” mean?
To stash or store something in a secret location.
Is “hide away” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.