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duck and cover idiommainly US to hide under something and cover your face and head, as a way of trying to protect yourself, for example from a nuclear explosion: The phrase "duck and cover" became a standard part of Cold War safety drills during the 1950s. Loudspeakers broadcast messages warning residents to duck and cover. In an earthquake, some remember to "duck and cover," hiding under a strong desk or in a doorway. to hide from or try to avoid something or someone that you do not want to deal with: If you need a break from politics, now is your chance to duck and cover with a good summer read. I think I'll just duck and cover and stay out of his way. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Defending and protecting air defence anti-bug anti-mosquito baby bandobast cocoon defensive duck embedded featherbedding fight back foot patrol hedge insulate poisonous security light self-protective self-protectiveness shelter sheltered
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