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hide out

Idioms  
  1. Go into or stay in hiding, especially from the authorities. For example, The cattle thieves hid out in the canyon, or He decided to hide out from the press. [Late 1800s]


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It’s not all bad for bulls, however, there are areas they can hide out to stay in the equity game.

From MarketWatch Jul. 26, 2026

Despite the check in gains, some analysts continue to see banks as the best place to hide out if the war continues.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 31, 2026

“I have to lay low, I think I’m gonna hide out at the playoff game tonight LOL.”

From Los Angeles Times May 27, 2025

The emotional labor needed to deal with 2025 is like a rotten, toxic relationship, and I’d rather hide out in my cozy apartment from the looming monster.

From Salon Jan. 4, 2025

“The heat’s on. Mario’s house is surrounded. My ride to the capital is stopping at the anacahuita tree at dawn. I have to hide out till then.”

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez

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