Eine Ausrede finden
Example: Er musste schnell eine Ausrede finden, um zu spät zu kommen.
Definition
"Eine Ausrede finden" means to quickly come up with an excuse or justification, often to explain or justify a mistake or unforeseen situation. It implies the act of inventing a reason, sometimes to avoid blame or responsibility, as in the example: 'He had to quickly find an excuse for being late.'
Translations
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make an excuse -
poner una excusa -
een excuus verzinnen -
posar una excusa -
trouver une excuse
Etymology
The phrase "eine Ausrede finden" comes from German, where "Ausrede" means excuse or pretext, and "finden" means to find. The word "Ausrede" itself combines "aus" (out) and "Rede" (speech), suggesting a speech that gets one out of trouble. Did you know? The idea of 'finding' an excuse highlights the act of searching for a suitable explanation, emphasizing creativity or quick thinking.
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