Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference - hiding

1. n. colloq. a thrashing. Phrases and idioms on a hiding to nothing in a position from which there can be no successful outcome. Etymology: HIDE(2) + -ING(1) 2. n. 1 the act or an instance of hiding. 2 the state of remaining hidden (go into hiding). Phrases and idioms hiding-place a place of concealment. Etymology: ME, f. HIDE(1) + -ING(1)