Meaning Of The Word Explain away

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What's The Definition Of Explain away?

explain away
phrasal verb: If someone explains away a mistake or a bad situation they are responsible for, they try to indicate that it is unimportant or that it is not really their fault.

explain away in American English
to diminish or nullify the significance of by explanation
to state reasons for so as to justify, often by minimizing, or make understandable

explain away in British English
verb: to offer excuses or reasons for (bad conduct, mistakes, etc)

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