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to explain away
[phrase form: explain]
01
minimizzare, giustificare
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.
Quando confrontato riguardo alle discrepanze nel rapporto, il manager ha tentato di giustificarle come errori minori.
The politician tried to explain away the scandal, but the public demanded more accountability.
Il politico ha cercato di minimizzare lo scandalo, ma il pubblico ha richiesto maggiore responsabilità.
02
giustificare, sminuire
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.
Nonostante le prove, ha cercato di giustificare la sua assenza dalla riunione con una scusa dell'ultimo minuto.
He tried to explain away his mistake by saying he was tired and distracted.
Ha cercato di giustificare il suo errore dicendo che era stanco e distratto.
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