good excuse
noun phraseUK /ɡʊd ɪkˈskjuːz/
US /ɡʊd ɪkˈskjuːz/
A good excuse is a reason that makes people understand why you could not do something.
My teacher accepted my good excuse for being late because the bus broke down.
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2. A reason that sounds believable even if it is not completely true.
He always has a good excuse for forgetting his homework.
3. A reason that helps you avoid blame or punishment.
Having a doctor's note was a good excuse to miss the test.
4. A reason that others find fair and reasonable.
The rain was a good excuse to stay inside and read.