cover all the bases (**커**버 올 더 **베이**시즈) — to deal with or include all the important aspects of a situation; to prepare for all possibilities
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to deal with or include all the important aspects of a situation; to prepare for all possibilities
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkʌvər ɔːl ðə ˈbeɪsɪz/
Korean meaning: 모든 중요한 측면을 다루다; 모든 가능성에 대비하다
Korean pronunciation: **커**버 올 더 **베이**시즈
Example Sentences
- The lawyer covered all the bases by preparing for every possible question the judge might ask.
- Mom covered all the bases for my birthday party - she even prepared umbrellas in case it rained!
- The student covered all the bases by studying every chapter, making flashcards, and getting enough sleep before the exam.
cover all the bases
NOUN//ˈkʌvər ɔːl ðə ˈbeɪsɪz//
to deal with or include all the important aspects of a situation; to prepare for all possibilities
to deal with or include all the important aspects of a situation; to prepare for all possibilities
Cover all the bases across cases and places!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
야구에서 나온 표현으로, 선수가 1루, 2루, 3루, 홈베이스 모든 베이스를 커버(지키거나 다루는) 것에서 유래했습니다. 1940년대부터 일반적인 의미로 사용되기 시작했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The lawyer covered all the bases by preparing for every possible question the judge might ask.”
“Mom covered all the bases for my birthday party - she even prepared umbrellas in case it rained!”
“The student covered all the bases by studying every chapter, making flashcards, and getting enough sleep before the exam.”
“The chef covered all the bases by preparing both meat and vegetarian options, but forgot that some people don't like cilantro!”
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