Học từ vựng | Vocabulary learning |make an excuse
make an excuse ()
/ˈmeɪk ˈæn ɪk.ˈskjuːs/
/ˈmeɪk ən ɪk.ˈskjuːz/
to give a reason to explain careless or offensive behaviour
I made an excuse about my car breaking down.
He tried to make an excuse for his tardiness.
Making excuses for missed deadlines reflects poorly on professionalism.
It's better to address issues directly than to make excuses.
Making an excuse won't solve the problem; taking responsibility is key.
