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watch one's back
Verb
literally
figuratively
Japanese Meaning
背後からの攻撃や裏切りに注意して、常に警戒する / 潜在的な脅威に対し、周囲をしっかり観察して備える / 不意の攻撃や不測の事態に対する警戒心を持つ
( present singular third-person )
( participle present )
( participle past )
( past )
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(literally) To remain wary of being attacked from behind by surprise; to remain watchful to prevent a predictable attack from being a surprise.
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watch one's back
When walking through a dark alley at night, it's wise to watch one's back for any surprise attack.
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When walking through a dark alley at night, it's wise to watch one's back for any surprise attack.
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