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explain away

verb

Definitions

  1. To dismiss or minimize (a problem, etc.) by explanation.

    • He couldn't just explain away all of his problems.
    • “I have heard it all. And how you will explain away any part of your guilt in that dreadful business, I confess is beyond my comprehension.”

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