COVER GROUND

v. phr. 1. To go a distance; travel. Mr. Rogers likes to travel in planes, because they cover ground so quickly. 2. informal To move over an area at a speed that is pleasing; move quickly over a lot of ground. The new infielder really covers the ground at second base. Herby's new car really covers ground! 3. To give or receive the important facts and details about a subject. If you're thinking about a trip to Europe, the airline has a booklet that covers the ground pretty well. The class spent two days studying the Revolutionary War, because they couldn't cover that much ground in one day.