English phrases
What does “Could you cover for me?” mean?
To do someone’s work or take their shift temporarily while they are unavailable.
How to say “Could you cover for me?”
Meaning
To do someone’s work or take their shift temporarily while they are unavailable.
When to use
Use it at work when asking a colleague to handle your duties or take your shift for a short time.
Hear it in context
Could you cover for me during the meeting while I take this call?
Alternative expressions
- Could you fill in for me?
- Could you take my shift?
- Could you handle this while I’m away?