to cover one's back
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to take action in order to save a person from being criticized, punished, blamed, etc.
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Idiom
Informal
例子
In a high-stakes project, it's essential to cover your back by keeping a record of all decisions and communications.
The lawyer advised his client to cover their back by obtaining insurance in case of a legal dispute.
