Meaning of the word "explain away" in English
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explain away
US /ɪkˈspleɪn əˈweɪ/
UK /ɪkˈspleɪn əˈweɪ/
Phrasal Verb
1.
to account for something in a way that makes it seem less serious or bad
Example:
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He tried to explain away his absence by saying he was sick.
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Her strange behavior couldn't be explained away easily.
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