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Phrases containing excuse¹, including its inflections. Clear word filter

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Verb + noun (3)

make an excuse to give a reason, often weak or untrue, to explain one's behavior or avoid something

accept an excuse to regard a given reason as valid and sufficient

find an excuse to come up with a reason to justify or avoid something

Adjective + noun (6)

poor excuse a weak, unconvincing, or inadequate reason

valid excuse a legitimate and acceptable reason for something

weak excuse a reason that is unlikely to be believed because it lacks conviction

convenient excuse a reason that usefully allows someone to avoid an unwanted duty or situation

sorry excuse a very poor or unconvincing reason offered to justify something

plausible excuse a reason for an action or failure that seems believable