covers one's back

A form of cover one's back — To protect or look out for oneself.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of cover one's back
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APA

covers one's back. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/covers%20one's%20back

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“covers one's back.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/covers%20one's%20back. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

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