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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