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    Magpalusot (en. To make an excuse)

    /maɡ.pa.lu.sot/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The act of giving a reason or excuse in a situation.
    He made an excuse that he was sick to avoid going to school.
    Nagpalusot siya na may sakit siya para hindi pumasok sa eskwela.
    The effort to slip through or avoid a situation or responsibility.
    He always finds a way to make excuses for his tasks.
    Palagi siyang nagpalusot sa kanyang mga gawain.
    The expression of reasons to avoid punishment or adverse effects.
    In his attempt to make an excuse, he didn't even believe his own words.
    Sa kanyang pagtatangka na magpalusot, hindi siya naniwala sa kanyang sariling mga sinasabi.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    he is making excuses
    he is creating reasons to avoid a situation
    nagpapalusot siya

    Related Words

    excuse
    A reason or explanation given to avoid a situation.
    palusot
    to lie
    The act of saying something untrue to avoid responsibility.
    magsinungaling

    Slang Meanings

    to find an excuse to get away from a situation
    Why were you late? Oh, I made up an excuse that I was stuck in traffic, but actually, I was still asleep.
    Bakit ka late? Ay, nagpalusot ako na na-traffic ako, pero actually, tulog pa ako.
    to hide or avoid responsibilities
    Just make excuses for your debts, there's nothing we can do if you really don't want to pay.
    Magpalusot ka na lang sa mga utang mo, wala tayong magagawa kung ayaw mo talagang bayaran.