General
i got you
What does i got you mean?
An assurance that you'll take care of something or support the other person.
"Don't stress about the tab, I got you."
Origin
AAVE/NYC; expression of having someone's back, ubiquitous in New York speech.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'I got you' mean?
It's an assurance that you'll take care of something or support the other person — 'I've got your back.'
How do you use 'I got you'?
To reassure someone you'll handle it, like 'Don't stress about the tab, I got you.'
Where does 'I got you' come from?
It's rooted in AAVE and NYC speech and is ubiquitous as an expression of having someone's back.
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