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Meaning of cover one's back | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To protect or look out for oneself.

figuratively, informal

Equivalents

Français assurer ses arrières couvrir ses arrières protéger ses arrières

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

cover one's bases cover one's feet cover one's tracks cover oneself in glory cover shorts cover someone's ass