but that's not the same thing as covering all bases

that just means that you've thought of everthing that can happen

all the permutations if you like

not that your back is covered or anything of the sort

Posted By: SCC 28, Mar 25, 15:37:17

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listen to me
Posted By: Charles21, Mar 25, 15:42:26
anyway the phrase was having your back covered
Posted By: SCC 28, Mar 25, 15:39:53
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it's because phrases in other languages can't necessarily be translated literally
Posted By: Worzel Scrimmage, Mar 25, 15:39:05
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do you know where the term 'cover all you bases' comes from?
Posted By: Yellalee, Mar 25, 15:38:48

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