hide behind
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
To use someone or something as a shield in order to avoid taking responsibility for something; to avoid attention by using someone or something as a shield.
sử dụng ai đó hoặc thứ gì đó làm lá chắn để tránh trách nhiệm
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Examples
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
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see hide, behind.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “hide behind” mean?
To use someone or something as a shield in order to avoid taking responsibility for something; to avoid attention by using someone or something as a shield.
Is “hide behind” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.