covers one's bases

A form of cover one's bases — To be thorough; to prepare thoroughly or completely.

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Meanings

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

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

MLA

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Chicago

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