Cover your ass

and CYA

sent. & comp. abb. Do what is necessary to protect yourself from discovery or criticism. (Usually objectionable.) CYA when the shit hits the fan.

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Foreman	['fɔ:mən]
Aldin	['ɔ:ldin]
Dakarai	-	Southern African, Shona
Esmond	EZ-mənd	English (Rare)
Yutke	-	Yiddish
Nikki	NIK-ee	English