watch one's back

短语

词形变化

watched one's back watches one's back 三单 watches one's back watching one's back watching one's back 现在分词 watched one's back 过去式 watched one's back 过去分词

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

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

    the kind of dive bar where you better watch your back

  2. 2.

    To be wary of betrayal or an otherwise unexpected attack.

    比喻

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