Have (got) (someone's) back In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "have (got) (someone's) back", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2022-02-24 08:02

Meaning of Have (got) (someone's) back

Have (got) (someone's) back phrase

To be eager and ready to provide support or protection for someone.

 

My teammates are my family. And with family, whether you are going through the ups or downs, you have each other's back.

Having your teammates' back is important because it helps build team chemistry, whether on or off the football court.

I didn't notice there was a creep coming up behind me, but my friend had got my back.

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Used to to emphasize that attention is paid to the individuals who complain or cause problems

aided and abetted

To assist someone to do something illegal or wrong

throw/put your weight behind something

Use one's influence and power to support someone

call in (one's) chips

1. Said when you decide to use your social influence to have an advantage over other people

2. To make money quickly by selling your personal properties or financial assets

3. To die or pass away

Grammar and Usage of Have (got) (someone's) back

Verb Forms

  • having (got) (someone's) back
  • had (got) (someone's) back

The verb "have" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Have (got) (someone's) back

The origin of this phrase is not clear.
 

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