cover ass
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cover (one's) ass
rude slang To act in order to avoid blame or responsibility for something or prevent oneself from experiencing negative consequences. I immediately covered my ass by saying that I wasn't home when the puppy got out. Politicians don't care about the outcome of the vote, they just care about covering their asses.
See also: ass, cover
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
cover (one's) ass
Vulgar Slang To take measures to avoid being held responsible if something goes wrong.
See also: ass, cover
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- wash (one's) hands of (someone or something)
- wash hands of
- wash one's hands of
- wash your hands of
- wash your hands of somebody/something
- wash your hands of something/someone
- kick (oneself) for (doing something)
- reproach (someone or something) with (something)
- reproach with
- keep sight of somebody/something