in the rear with the gear

短语

释义与例句

phr.
  1. 1.

    Far away from any battlefield; not involved in active combat; in a support role.

    俚语 政治 军事

    They offered me a deployment overseas to see some action, but I declined. I prefer just staying in the rear with the gear.

词源

In reference to being behind front lines ("the rear") alongside equipment and supplies ("the gear").

来源：wiktionary