hide behind



hide behind someone or something

to conceal oneself behind someone or something. The child hid behind his father. Rachel hid behind a tree.
See also: behind, hide

hide someone or something behind something

to use something to conceal someone or something. We hid the guests for the surprise party behind a large Oriental screen. I will hide the cake behind the screen too.
See also: behind, hide

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Magomed-Dagestani, Chechen, Ingush
Lyloulee-LOOFrench
Herschel['hɜ:ʃəl]
Temo-Georgian
Padrig-Welsh, Breton
Ivonette-English (Rare)