in the rear with the gear

介词短语

英文释义

介词短语
  1. Far away from any battlefield; not involved in active combat; in a support role. slang
    — They offered me a deployment overseas to see some action, but I declined. I prefer just staying in the rear with the gear.

词源

In reference to being behind front lines ("the rear") alongside equipment and supplies ("the gear").
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