on one's back; behind one's back
1. Physically on or upon the back of someone or something
He carried the child on his back.
Ele carregava a criança nas costas.
2. In secret; without someone's knowledge or consent; deceitfully
They talked about him behind his back.
Eles falavam dele nas costas.
3. As a burden or responsibility that someone must bear
He has many debts on his back.
Ele tem muitas dívidas nas costas.
NYC Slang
behind someone's back; on someone's back
Related Idioms & Phrases
estar nas costas de alguém
falar nas costas de alguém
carregar alguém nas costas
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