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explain away
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explain away something

to invent reasons why something is unimportant. You will find it hard to explain away all these mistakes. Rather than face the truth, we try to explain it away.

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ex gratia
examine
except
except for one thing
excuse me
expense

explain
explain away
extoll the virtues of
extracurricular activity
eye
eye of the storm
eye-catching
eye/mind candy

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