Meaning of the word "he who excuses himself, accuses himself" in English
What does "he who excuses himself, accuses himself" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
he who excuses himself, accuses himself
US /hi hu ɪkˈskjuːzɪz hɪmˈsɛlf, əˈkjuːzɪz hɪmˈsɛlf/
UK /hiː huː ɪkˈskjuːzɪz hɪmˈsɛlf, əˈkjuːzɪz hɪmˈsɛlf/
Idiom
a person who offers excuses for their actions, especially before being asked, is effectively admitting their guilt
Example:
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I didn't even ask why he was late, but he started explaining everything; he who excuses himself, accuses himself.
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When the suspect began providing alibis before being questioned, the detective thought, 'He who excuses himself, accuses himself.'