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to explain away
[phrase form: explain]
01
explicar de modo a minimizar, justificar para descartar
to provide reasons or justifications in an attempt to dismiss or minimize the significance of something
Exemplos
When confronted about the discrepancies in the report, the manager attempted to explain them away as minor errors.
Quando confrontado sobre as discrepâncias no relatório, o gerente tentou explicá-las como erros menores.
The politician tried to explain away the scandal, but the public demanded more accountability.
O político tentou explicar o escândalo, mas o público exigiu mais responsabilidade.
02
justificar, minimizar
to give reasons or excuses to make something that has happened seem less important or to avoid responsibility for it
Exemplos
Despite the evidence, he tried to explain away his absence from the meeting with a last-minute excuse.
Apesar das evidências, ele tentou explicar sua ausência na reunião com uma desculpa de última hora.
He tried to explain away his mistake by saying he was tired and distracted.
Ele tentou explicar seu erro dizendo que estava cansado e distraído.
