make excuse

Examples (10)

• Stop making excuses and finish your homework.
• He's always quick to make an excuse for being late.
• She made a flimsy excuse about having a headache to avoid the meeting.
• You don't need to make excuses for him; his actions are his own responsibility.
• If you continue to make excuses, your boss will notice.
• I'm tired of hearing you make the same excuse every time.
• Having made so many excuses, his credibility was now in question.
• Why did he make an excuse instead of just telling the truth?
• It's getting late; I really must make my excuses and leave.
• A professional doesn't make excuses; they take responsibility for their mistakes.