Cover story 

1. a plausible account used to excuse the presence of a spy

2. any alibi

That was probably just cover story they tried to give me.

Cover story by The Return of Light Joker March 16, 2010

cover story 

When your crush finds out you like him/her, so you make a big story of why it isn't true.

Your friend: Didn't he find out you like him?
You: Yea, but I just told him my cover story instead. He doesn't know anymore.

cover story by Ms. What Zit Tooya April 26, 2019

cover story 

Being so popular you are on the cover of a magazine

Fallout boy was nobody, but by fall they were a cover story

cover story by Stevearino November 22, 2007