Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

in the rear with the gear

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.14 in modern English

Syllables: in- the rear with- the gear
IPA

33

Scrabble Score

20

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

Far away from any battlefield; not involved in active combat; in a support role.

Slang

Example Sentences

"They offered me a deployment overseas to see some action, but I declined. I prefer just staying in the rear with the gear."

Etymology

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

Usage

Slang

Antonyms

ass in the grass

Questions

What does in the rear with the gear mean?: Far away from any battlefield; not involved in active combat; in a support role.
Where does in the rear with the gear come from?: In reference to being behind front lines ("the rear") alongside equipment and supplies ("the gear").

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