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Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.Many unavoidable situations were avoided only because someone had our back.

  1. A
    In consultation
  2. B
    Without help
  3. C
    To support
  4. D
    Within reach

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The idiom "have someone's back" (or "backed someone up") means to be prepared to defend, support, or assist someone if they encounter difficulties or trouble.In the context of the sentence, dangerous or unavoidable situations were averted because a person was there to support or protect them.Therefore, Option C is the correct answer.

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.Many unavoidable situations were avoided only because someone had our back.
A
In consultation
B
Without help
C
To support
D
Within reach

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