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
TristÃO	-	Portuguese
Lucilia	-	Ancient Roman
AglaÉ	-	French
Klemen	-	Slovene
Bethari	be-TAH-ree	Indonesian, Javanese
Dionne	dee-AHN	English