a poor excuse for an automobile.
every day he had a new alibi for not getting a job.
excuse someone's behavior.
he had to get his mother to write an excuse for him.
he kept finding excuses to stay.
he rationalized his lack of success.
Her recent divorce may explain her reluctance to date again.
his transparent self-justification was unacceptable.
it was an apology for a meal.
Please excuse me from this class.
Please excuse my dirty hands.
rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior.
She condoned her husband's occasional infidelities.
Your need to sleep late does not excuse your late arrival at work.