lí do lí trấu
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Meaning
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Noun
Explanations that lack conviction or strength, often used to avoid responsibilities or mistakes.
vi Anh ấy luôn đưa ra những lí do lí trấu để đi muộn.
en He always gives flimsy excuses for being late.
Verb
The act of providing inadequate or weak explanations to justify a certain behavior.
vi Đừng có lí do lí trấu cho lỗi lầm của mình nữa.
en Stop making flimsy excuses for your mistakes.