"couvrir ses arrières" meaning in French

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Verb

IPA: /ku.vʁiʁ se.z‿a.ʁjɛʁ/
Head templates: {{fr-verb}} couvrir ses arrières
  1. (figuratively) to cover one's back, to cover one's rear (to take precautions in order to avoid criticism) Tags: figuratively Synonyms: assurer ses arrières, protéger ses arrières
    Sense id: en-couvrir_ses_arrières-fr-verb-F36e1MJ2 Categories (other): French entries with incorrect language header

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