Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

convenient excuse

phrase

/kənˈviːniənt ɪkˈskjuːs/

Definition

A reason that is easy to use to avoid responsibility or to explain a failure.

Examples

She used a convenient excuse for missing the meeting, saying her car broke down.
When asked why he didn’t finish the project on time, he offered a convenient excuse about being sick.

Meaning

A convenient excuse often refers to a justification that someone applies to evade consequences, implying it is simple to formulate and may lack depth or honesty.