explain away
US /ɪkˈspleɪn əˈweɪ/
UK /ɪkˈspleɪn əˈweɪ/
1.
justificar, explicar
to account for something in a way that makes it seem less serious or bad
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He tried to explain away his absence by saying he was sick.
Intentó justificar su ausencia diciendo que estaba enfermo.
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Her strange behavior couldn't be explained away easily.
Su extraño comportamiento no pudo ser explicado fácilmente.