Meaning of 'Cover all the bases'
What does the saying 'Cover all the bases' mean?
Idiom: Cover all the bases
Meaning:
If you cover all the bases, you deal with all aspects of a situation or issue, or anticipate all possibilities.
('Cover all bases' is also used.)
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Sport |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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