Maksud perkataan "make an excuse" dalam bahasa Melayu

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make an excuse

US /meɪk ən ɪkˈskjuːs/
UK /meɪk ən ɪkˈskjuːs/

Frasa

memberi alasan, mencari alasan

to give a reason for doing something wrong or for not doing something that should have been done

Contoh:
He always tries to make an excuse for being late.
Dia selalu cuba memberi alasan kerana lewat.
Don't make an excuse, just admit you forgot.
Jangan memberi alasan, akui saja anda lupa.