Definition
To provide an explanation for one's inability to attend a particular event or meeting, often implying an apology.
I will be unable to attend the meeting on Friday; please make my excuses to everyone.
As soon as the singing began, I decided it was time to make my excuses and depart.
Feeling out of place with that group, she made her excuses and disappeared into the night.
To offer insincere reasons or justifications to avoid doing something or to explain why something was not done.
You are always making excuses to avoid helping me.
I'm not trying to make excuses, but I have been feeling extremely stressed lately.
When I asked him why he had not tidied the bedroom, he merely made excuses.