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to explain away
[phrase form: explain]
01
justificar, minimizar
to provide reasons or justifications in an attempt to dismiss or minimize the significance of something
Example
When confronted about the discrepancies in the report, the manager attempted to explain them away as minor errors.
Cuando se le confrontó sobre las discrepancias en el informe, el gerente intentó justificarlas como errores menores.
The politician tried to explain away the scandal, but the public demanded more accountability.
El político intentó justificar el escándalo, pero el público exigió más responsabilidad.
02
justificar, disculparse
to give reasons or excuses to make something that has happened seem less important or to avoid responsibility for it
Example
Despite the evidence, he tried to explain away his absence from the meeting with a last-minute excuse.
A pesar de la evidencia, intentó justificar su ausencia de la reunión con una disculpa de último minuto.
He tried to explain away his mistake by saying he was tired and distracted.
Intentó justificar su error diciendo que estaba cansado y distraído.
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