单词 | to cover a person's back |
释义 | > as lemmasto cover a person's back a. to cover a person's back: to protect or guard a person against potential attack (sometimes literally from behind); (also) to support or assist a person.Cf. to watch a person's back at back n.1 Additions b, to get (also have) a person's back at back n.1 Additions. ΚΠ 1959 Grit (Williamsport, Pa.) 5 Apr. (Family section) 12/4 I figgered [sic] you'd have your mind on other things, so I came back and thought I'd cover your back for you without bothering to tell you about it. 1979 E. Torres After Hours xviii. 172 He was a terrific guy, cover your back in a minute. 2017 Age (Melbourne) (Nexis) 17 June (Insight section) 32 The overwhelming emotion is one of immense gratitude..to the colleagues who gave wise counsel and have covered my back. < as lemmas |
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