English Explanatory Dictionary

watch one's back

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To remain wary of being attacked from behind by surprise; to remain watchful to prevent a predictable attack from being a surprise.
  2. To be wary of betrayal or an otherwise unexpected attack.

Word forms

watch one's back watches one's back watching one's back watched one's back

Synonyms

check one's six watch one's ass

Related words

cover one's back watch one's step
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