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cover your bases

Idiom War

Meaning

to prepare for all possible outcomes; to be cautious

Example Sentences

"Make sure you cover your bases before presenting the report."

Related Expressions

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a person who spends a lot of time sitting and watching TV

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a simple solution to a complex problem