When your cover is blown; To be exposed of; Found out about; To get caught.
Specifically applies to that of criminals, spies, moles, undercover police, etc.
Kathy and Jonathan found their front door open as they returned home from a movie. Apprehensive, they walked inside only to see a burglar slipping out the back window saying, "I've been made"!
Kimberly was caught stealing cookies from the cookie jar at grandma's. She's been made.
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