Watch (someone's) back In english explanation

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

author Tonia Thai calendar 2021-08-03 01:08

Meaning of Watch (someone's) back

Watch (someone's) back American British verb phrase

Protect one from harm caused by unforeseen events
 

Don't keep much money on your backpack and watch your back on the bus.

Jenny has faced sexual harassment, so I will call the police officer to watch her back and cease those bad things from re-occurring.

If any gangster bothers you in this area, I will watch your back.

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To protect or express one's support for someone or something.

Grammar and Usage of Watch (someone's) back

Verb Forms

  • watch (someone's) back
  • watches (someone's) back
  • watched (someone's) back
  • watching (someone's) back

The verb "watch" should be conjugated according to its tense.
 

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