cover someone's ass

Verb

 * 1)  To make preparations or take precautions to ensure that a person is not blamed or punished for his or her conduct.

Usage notes
Usually used reflexively (cover one's ass)

Translations

 * Hebrew: כיסה את התחת
 * Italian: pararsi il culo
 * Spanish: cubrirse las espaldas, cuidarse el pellejo