have got back
have (got) (someone's) back
To be willing and prepared to help or defend someone; to look out for someone in case they need assistance. Don't worry about those thugs, buddy. I've got your back if they ever come bother you again. You can always rely on your parents to have your back.
See also: back, have
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
have got (someone's) back
To be prepared or ready to support or vouch for someone, as in a crisis.
See also: back, have
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- accompany (one) on a/(one's) journey
- accompany on a journey
- a dog in the manger
- a stranger to (someone or something)
- be out of (one's) league
- be out of somebody's league
- be in bad with (someone)
- (one) puts (one's) pants on one leg at a time
- bargain
- bargain for (someone or something) with (someone)