Definition of have (one's) back
have (one's) back 
verb
- to look out for one's interests or wellbeing.
Nobody has my back.
You got my back if we get into a fight?
More words meaning: friend, friends
More words meaning: to helpby GN, SD and Ae, San Diego, CA 92113, USA, Jan 24 2003 (Edit definition)
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- back: back – back 40 – (show 44 more)
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