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applausible excuse

An explanation for your failures, so spectacular that even those you have let down will put their hands together.
Asked why there was no quarterly report, the vp replied, with the straightest of faces, that he had been abducted on his way to the office, given a medical exam by aliens aboard their UFO, and that the alien's dog did actually eat all his paperwork, and he was extremely sorry. An applausible excuse, it seemed, as he got a laugh from the CEO, clapping filled the conference room, and was not fired for two weeks.
by Monkey's Dad March 13, 2020
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Trump Excusal Syndrome

Psychological response wherein a Trump supporter immediately latches onto any excuse, no matter how feeble, implausible, or contrary to video evidence that the excuse may be, to justify Trump's behavior before and during his presidency.

The excuse often mirrors Trump's own excuses, or those pushed by right-wing media, and can change multiple times in a day, often contradicting earlier excuses. Sufferers of TES are unable to recognize those contradictions.

Common examples include: "He was just being sarcastic." "That's just fake news." and "That was Obama's fault."
My grandpa told me today that Trump was just being sarcastic when he suggested we inject disinfectant, even after we watched the video of it together - I fear he might have a terminal case of Trump Excusal Syndrome :(
by Sodbuster5 May 12, 2020
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Carlisle Excuses

Valid Excuses used to explain why you can’t accomplish your job properly.
Guy 1: I can’t do my job because it’s not easy
Guy 2: Quit using Carlisle Excuses
by Afloat Boat February 11, 2021
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Hammer Excuse Lung and Lies

Otherwise known as HELL, Hammer Excuse Lung and Lies is a cowardly attempt to escape from obligations by evoking a pretend illness such as Hammer Lung, Black Lung, or Vaginitis.
Wow Dave, you got Hammer Excuse Lung and Lies again and can't take the trash out? OK, hope you feel better bro!
by Ninjaneering February 27, 2023
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The Northwest Excuse

Going past the destination/doing more than asked and thus failing to complete an objective.
Son: Mom, you forgot to pick me up.

Mom: I was on my way, but i ended up going to far and went shopping at the mall.

Son: Oh, you're just using the Northwest Excuse
by Embarassed to be a Pilot November 2, 2009
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The Prasad Excuse

When at an Indian family gathering you discover that the mithai is in fact delicious (as compared to being not delicious) and eat 12 pieces claiming that because it is blessed food you should have it.
Thank your mom for that handmade mithai. I ate 5 pieces citing the prasad excuse.
by RoofusDandelion September 10, 2013
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The ally excuse

The best fucking overused excuse used to end things with a clingy annoying girl who is super desperate and won’t leave ur ass alone
Girl: “you make me so happy”

Guy: “yeah I don’t have time to commit to anything rn”
Girl “ you’re just using the ally excuse”
by The.real.mvp April 14, 2019
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