词汇 | cover (one's) ass |
释义 | Note: This page may contain terms or definitions that are offensive or inappropriate for some readers. cover (one's) assrude 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. cover one's assAlso, cover one's hide or oneself . Make excuses or otherwise take action to avoid being blamed, punished, or harmed. For example, The first thing you learn in the army is to cover your ass, or Jane is ingenious at finding ways to cover her hide. The first phrase, considered vulgar slang, dates from the 1960s; the variants are more polite. cover your asstake steps to protect yourself.Cover your assand CYA sent. & comp. abb. Do what is necessary to protect yourself from discovery or criticism. (Usually objectionable.) CYA when the shit hits the fan. cover (one's) ass Vulgar Slang To take measures to avoid being held responsible if something goes wrong. |
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