2006-08-18 23:39:48 · 16 answers · asked by wonder_girl 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
"I got your back" is the same as "I have your six." It is used during war or fighting. The person who says it means that they will do their best to prevent attack coming from behind you. The first is usually used on the ground and the second by pilots in the air. Pilots used a time position on the clock to indicate the position of another pilot, especially the enemy. Twelve o'clock is directly in front of a pilot.
In current terms, if you are facing difficult circumstances, the person who says "I've got your back," means they will support your endeavour.
Humans being the fallible creatures that they are may calculate the risk factor to them and can take the course of least resistance, that is, join the stronger power, stay silent or run. If you choose your friends wisely, the person will stand by you. The person may be also under attack and unable to protect you.
2006-08-19 00:14:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ususally means 'I'm watching your back' or 'I'm watching out for you', Think of it as two soldiers standing back to back to protect each other during a battle.
2006-08-19 06:44:26 · answer #2 · answered by welsh_witch_sally 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means that the person will protect you from someone trying to get a free cheap shot on you. i.e. prevent someone from hitting you behind your back
2006-08-19 06:45:17 · answer #3 · answered by fishbowlio 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you been living in a cave the last 10 years.
2006-08-19 06:44:47 · answer #4 · answered by ken q 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
means one up on You
2006-08-19 06:43:12 · answer #5 · answered by bash 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it means that you will back up who ever you tell it to and be there in any situation that comes up
2006-08-19 14:06:47 · answer #6 · answered by ANGEL 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means that someone si looking after you
2006-08-19 06:44:44 · answer #7 · answered by maddy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That means that they are on your side whatever happens . It also means they will defend you.
2006-08-20 00:03:59 · answer #8 · answered by Don Richard G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Means they will stick up for you
2006-08-19 06:44:51 · answer #9 · answered by want2wild 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means I'll stand by you.
2006-08-19 06:43:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋