B1 — Intermediate💼 Work & Money
Avere le spalle coperte
To have one's back covered / to have financial security
Literal Translation
"To have one's shoulders covered"
What it means
To have financial reserves or guarantees that provide security
Example in context
"Con quel fondo di emergenza, almeno hai le spalle coperte."
"With that emergency fund, at least you have your back covered."
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