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词组 cover your back
释义
Idiom
cover your backcover (your) back
British, American & Australian, American & Australian, very informal! to make sure that you cannot be blamed or criticized later for something you have done.
The race organizers cover their backs by saying they can't take responsibility for any injuries.I'm gonna cover my ass and get written permission before I go.
idiomcover your backto do something now to protect yourself from criticism or blame if something goes wrong in the future:We'll be sorry later if we don't do something to cover our backs.The business culture today tells us never take chances, always cover your back, always put it in writing

cover (one's) back

To act in order to avoid blame or responsibility for something or prevent oneself from experiencing negative consequences. I immediately covered my back by saying that I wasn't home when the puppy got out.

cover your back

BRITISH, AMERICAN or

cover your ass

AMERICAN, RUDE
If you do something in order to cover your back, you do it in order to protect yourself, for example against criticism or against accusations of doing something wrong. He had covered his back by persuading Evans, chairman of their finance committee, to provide a written approval for the contract. Newspaper editors have to cover their backs against accusations of libel.

cover your back

foresee and avoid the possibility of attack or criticism. informal

cover your ˈback

(informal) (American English also cover your ˈass taboo, slang) realize that you may be attacked or criticized for something later and make sure you avoid this: Cover your back by getting everything in writing. OPPOSITE: (lay/leave yourself) wide open (to something)
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