How to Pronounce "cover your ass"
expression
KUH-ver yor/yur ASS
KUV-uh yor/yaw ASS
Definition
To take actions mainly to protect yourself from blame, criticism, or problems, especially at work or in difficult situations. This is an informal and mildly vulgar expression.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəvɝ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈæs
British English
kˈʌvɐ/ /jˈɔː/ /æs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUH-ver yor/yur ASS
UK
KUV-uh yor/yaw ASS
Listen in Context
You should always cover your ass when working on big projects.
He kept all his emails to cover his ass if something went wrong.
Sometimes people lie just to cover their ass.
Put it in writing, just to cover your ass.