An excuse is worse and more terrible than a lie, for an excuse is a lie guarded

Définition et Signification de "an excuse is worse and more terrible than a lie, for an excuse is a lie guarded"

an excuse is worse and more terrible than a lie, for an excuse is a lie guarded

used to imply that an excuse is a form of dishonesty that is even more harmful than a lie because it is a deceptive attempt to justify or explain one's actions while avoiding accountability

Proverb

Example

When Tom's friend tried to make an excuse for why he missed their meeting, Tom reminded him that an excuse is worse and more terrible than a lie, for an excuse is a lie guarded, and encouraged him to be honest about his mistake and work to make it right.