cover someone's back
US /ˈkʌvər ˈsʌmˌwʌnz bæk/
UK /ˈkʌvər ˈsʌmˌwʌnz bæk/

1.
誰かの背中を守る, 誰かをかばう
to protect someone from harm, danger, or criticism
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Don't worry, I'll cover your back during the presentation.
心配しないで、プレゼンテーション中は私があなたの背中を守るよ。
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A good leader always covers their team's back.
良いリーダーは常にチームの背中を守る。