watch one's back

动词 v.

中文释义

英文释义

动词 v.

To remain wary of being attacked from behind by surprise; to remain watchful to prevent a predictable attack from being a surprise. literally

— the kind of dive bar where you better watch your back
To be wary of betrayal or an otherwise unexpected attack. figuratively

— the kind of office gossip that prompts you to watch your back

watches one's back present,singular,third-person watching one's back participle,present watched one's back participle,past watched one's back past

近义词

check one's six watch one's ass