cover one's bases
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English
1.1
Alternative forms
1.2
Pronunciation
1.3
Verb
English
Alternative forms
cover all of one's bases
,
cover all the bases
,
cover the bases
Pronunciation
Audio (AU)
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Verb
cover
one
's
bases
(
idiomatic
)
To be
thorough
; to
prepare
thoroughly or
completely
.
She eats a balanced diet, but takes vitamin pills anyway, to
cover her bases
.
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