“Cover all bases”

Definition

To prepare for every possibility.

Examples

Examples

“We covered all bases before launch.”

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What does "Cover all bases" mean?
"Cover all bases" means to prepare for every possibility..
How do you use "Cover all bases" in a sentence?
Example: "We covered all bases before launch."
What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Cover all bases"?
Предусмотреть всё. / Պատրաստվել բոլոր հնարավոր իրավիճակներին։
Is this idiom formal or informal?
This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.

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