| 词汇 | cover one's back |
| 释义 | (redirected from cover one's back)cover (one's) backTo 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 backBRITISH, AMERICAN orcover your assAMERICAN, RUDEIf 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 backforesee and avoid the possibility of attack or criticism. informalcover 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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