take cover

blow someone's cover

To reveal that someone's behavior, situation, or identity has been fabricated or deliberately misrepresented for an ulterior motive.

break cover

To disclose one's real thoughts and intentions.

cover one's bases

To be thorough; to prepare thoroughly or completely.

cover someone's ass

To make preparations or take precautions to ensure that a person is not blamed or punished for his or her conduct.

cover up

To conceal or disguise.

cross to take up

Alternative form of cross to bear.

forget to take one's medication this morning

To be annoyed or irritable, or to behave in an ill-mannered way, particularly in the morning.

give and take

A process of compromise or accommodation.