Translation of "(someone) looks for an excuse" in Russian

Translations

(кто-то) ищет оправдание

She looks for an excuse to avoid the meeting.

Она ищет оправдание, чтобы избежать встречи.

Definitions

This phrase means that someone is trying to find a reason or justification, often not genuine, to avoid responsibility, blame, or an undesirable task.

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