board up »
To block doors or windows with boards, either to prevent access or as protection from storms, etc.
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cat and mouse game »
Two individuals and/or groups repeatedly keeping check on each other in a suspicious or self-protective way, often with the goal of one or both parties trying to gain a malicious advantage over the other.
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cordon off »
To protect from intrusion by enclosing in a rope barrier.
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keep from »
To protect or preserve from.
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look after »
To watch or protect; to keep safe.
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mother hen »
An outspoken and overprotective woman dealing with others' affairs.
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on the defensive »
Prepared to defend or protect against criticism, attack or aggression.
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plead the fifth »
To invoke the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which protects witnesses from being forced to incriminate themselves.
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ride shotgun »
To assist and protect.
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shroud »
That which clothes, covers, conceals, or protects; a garment.
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stick up »
To protect one's status.
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stick up for »
To defend or protect.
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throw to the dogs »
To remove or cast out someone or something out of one's protection, such as into the streets.
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throw to the wolves »
To remove or cast out someone or something out of one's protection, such as onto the streets, especially towards predators.
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tiger team »
A specialized group tasked with testing the effectiveness of an organization's ability to protect assets by attempting to circumvent, defeat or otherwise thwart that organization's internal and external security.
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