have got someone's six

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Meaning · English

Synonym of have someone's back.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

I've got your six!

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “have got someone's six” mean?

Synonym of have someone's back.

Is “have got someone's six” formal or informal?

have got someone's six is generally slang.