Have your back Meaning in English
expression
ˈhæv/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbæk
HAV-yor-BACK, HAV-yer-BACK
hæv/ /jˈɔː/ /bˈæk
hav-YAW-back
Definition
To support, protect, or help someone, especially when they are in trouble or need someone to rely on.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and friendly; used to show loyalty or readiness to defend someone. Common in friendship and teamwork. Not about physically standing behind someone but about emotional or practical support.
Spanish: apoyarte - cubrirte las espaldasPortuguese (BR): te apoiar - cobrir suas costasPortuguese (PT): apoiar-te - dar-te coberturaChinese (Simplified): 支持你 - 替你撑腰Chinese (Traditional): 支持你 - 替你撐腰Hindi: तुम्हारा साथ देना - तुम्हारी मदद करनाArabic: أساندك - أحمي ظهركBengali: তোমার পাশে আছি - পাশে থাকাRussian: прикрывать - поддерживатьJapanese: 味方になる - 守るVietnamese: ủng hộ - hỗ trợKorean: 등을 지켜주다 - 편이 되어주다Turkish: arkanda olmak - desteklemekUrdu: تمہارا ساتھ دینا - تمہاری حمایت کرناIndonesian: mendukung - melindungi
Example Sentences
Don't worry, I have your back.
basic
My family always has my back.
basic
You can trust me; I have your back in any situation.
basic
No matter what happens, I'll always have your back.
natural
Good teammates always have each other's backs during tough times.
natural
If anyone tries to mess with you, just know that I've got your back.
natural