check is in the mail »
A common excuse used by debtors to put off creditors.
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cop-out »
An excuse made in order to avoid performing a task or duty; a reason offered when someone cops out.
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diplomatic flu »
An illness feigned by one or more government officials or other public figures as an excuse for an absence really based on political reasons.
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hand waving »
Discussion or argumentation involving approximation, vagueness, educated guessing, or the attempt to explain or excuse vagaries.
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nobody's perfect »
Used when someone's mistakes or flaws are acknowledged, to remind that everyone else makes mistakes and has flaws1995, New York Magazine Vol. 28, No. 5, 30 January 1995, The de-moralization of society (Book Review)Hypocrisy, particularly in sexual matters, is excused on the grounds that hey, nobody's perfect, and at least folks back then felt bad enough to lie.2000, Madonna, Nobody's PerfectI feel so sad. What I did wasn't right. I feel so bad and I must say to you: Sorry, but nobody's perfect. Nobody's perfect. What did you expect? I'm doing my best
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pardon my French »
Please excuse my swearing or bad language.
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play hooky »
To miss school, work, or other duties without permission or an excuse.
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song and dance »
An excessively elaborate story or excuse used to justify something.
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