cover your ass
US /ˈkʌvər jʊər æs/
UK /ˈkʌvər jʊər æs/
1.
保护自己, 推卸责任
to protect oneself from being blamed or criticized, especially by taking precautions or making excuses
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He always keeps detailed records to cover his ass in case of an audit.
他总是保留详细记录，以防审计时保护自己。
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Make sure you get everything in writing to cover your ass.
确保所有事情都有书面记录，以保护自己。