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Meaning of have someone's back | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1
/hæv ˌsʌmwʌnz ˈbæk/

Definitions

To be prepared and willing to support or defend someone.

idiomatic

Equivalents

Examples

“If you ever need help, just ask. You know I have your back.”
“Liz Truss has promised Britons she has “got your back” and set out a plan for “growth, growth and growth” in a conference speech disrupted by protesters asking who voted for her plan.”

CEFR level

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

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