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to explain away
[phrase form: explain]
01
to provide reasons or justifications in an attempt to dismiss or minimize the significance of something
02
to give reasons or excuses to make something that has happened seem less important or to avoid responsibility for it
Example
The manager explained away the poor sales figures by blaming the bad weather and economic downturn.
The politician tried to explain away the scandal, but the public demanded more accountability.
The company's statement aimed to explain away the environmental concerns raised by activists, but the community remained skeptical.
He employed rationalization to explain away his mistakes.
She couldn't explain away her absence from the meeting, despite giving several excuses.
