---
id: 67824d4d310ce645e59f19ea
title: Task 83
challengeType: 19
dashedName: task-83
lang: en-US
---

<!-- (Audio) Maria: If we do that, it should cover most of our bases. -->

# --instructions--

Listen to the audio and answer the question below.

# --questions--

## --text--

What does Maria mean by `cover most of our bases`?

## --answers--

Focus only on one specific task.

### --feedback--

`Cover most of our bases` means to address multiple areas, not just one task.

---

Avoid doing unnecessary tasks.

### --feedback--

The phrase doesn't mean avoiding tasks but ensuring essential ones are completed.

---

Ensure most aspects or tasks are taken care of.

---

Finish all work immediately.

### --feedback--

The phrase suggests managing most areas, not necessarily completing everything right away.

## --video-solution--

3

# --explanation--

`Cover the bases` means to address all important aspects or prepare for various possibilities. For example:

- `To cover the bases, we included documentation for both users and developers.` - The team provided complete documentation to ensure all needs are met.

- `During the meeting, we covered the bases by discussing security, performance, and design.` - The team addressed all important topics to avoid missing anything.

In the context of the audio, Maria uses it to suggest that scheduling automatic backups will ensure most of their essential needs or tasks are managed.

# --scene--

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      "filename": "B1_7-2.mp3",
      "startTime": 1,
      "startTimestamp": 55.04,
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