to prepare for all possible outcomes; to be cautious
すべての可能な結果に備える; 慎重である (subete no kanōna kekka ni sonaeru; shinchō de aru)
"Make sure you cover your bases before presenting the report."
"レポートを提出する前に、カバー ユア ベイシス を確認してください。" (repōto o teishutsu suru mae ni, **kavā yua beishisu** o kakunin shite kudasai.)
to reconsider a decision
to feel excited about something that is going to happen
to move backwards into something unintentionally
to achieve a small success but fail in the larger goal
to prepare for the future
To continue practicing a custom so that it is not forgotten