Cover your ass



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.
See also: ass, cover

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Iair-Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
TimothÉtee-mo-TEFrench
Dahl[da:l]
BiceBEE-cheItalian
UlriikkaOOL-ree:k-kahFinnish (Rare)
FabiÁN-Spanish