Cover mouth

Meaning: This means to put something over your mouth to protect yourself from breathing in harmful substances.

Choice of Words: Cover is a verb that means to put something over something else to protect it or hide it. Mouth is a noun that refers to the opening in the face where food is taken in and words are spoken. When you put them together, 'Cover mouth' is an instruction to protect yourself by putting something over your mouth.

Alternative Expressions

Cover your mouth

Meaning: This means to put something in front of your mouth, like a tissue or your hand, to stop germs from spreading when you cough or sneeze.

Choice of Words: Cover means to put something over or on top of something else. Mouth is the part of the face where we speak and eat. So, "Cover your mouth" means to put something over your mouth.

Put your hand over your mouth

Meaning: This means the same as "Cover your mouth".

Choice of Words: Put means to place something somewhere. Hand is the part of the body at the end of your arm. Over means on top of. Mouth is the part of the face where we speak and eat. So, "Put your hand over your mouth" means to place your hand on top of your mouth.

Block your mouth with your hand

Meaning: This means the same as "Cover your mouth".

Choice of Words: Block means to stop something from passing through. Mouth is the part of the face where we speak and eat. With means using something. Hand is the part of the body at the end of your arm. So, "Block your mouth with your hand" means to use your hand to stop something from passing through your mouth.

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