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bogus explanation

[/ˈboʊɡəs ˌɛksplənˈeɪʃən/]
noun phrasepl: bogus explanations
explicação falsa
1. A false, fraudulent, or counterfeit explanation; an account or justification that is not genuine or truthful
His bogus explanation for being late didn't convince anyone.
Sua explicação falsa para se atrasar não convenceu ninguém.
2. An explanation that is pretended to be credible but is actually deceptive or misleading
The company offered a bogus explanation for the product recall.
A empresa ofereceu uma explicação fraudulenta para o recall do produto.
NYC Slang
bogus excuse
Synonyms
false explanationfake explanationfraudulent explanationmisleading explanationphony explanationcounterfeit explanation
Antonyms
genuine explanationtruthful explanationhonest explanationauthentic explanationlegitimate explanation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
explicação falsa
Most common usage; clear and straightforward
Brazil
desculpa de mentira
More colloquial alternative; emphasizes deception
Brazil
explicação fraudulenta
Formal/legal context
Portugal
explicação falsa
Standard Portuguese equivalent
Portugal
desculpa embusteira
More colloquial; regional variation

Related Idioms & Phrases

a load of baloney
a lot of hot air
spin a yarn
pull the wool over someone's eyes
give someone the runaround
contar uma história da carochinha (PT)
contar um monte de besteiras (BR)
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