counterfeit explanation
[ˈkaʊntərfɪt ɛkˌsplæˈneɪʃən]
nounpl: counterfeit explanations
explicação falsa
1. A deceptive or fraudulent account offered as a genuine reason or justification for something
His counterfeit explanation for missing work fooled no one on the team.
Sua explicação falsa para ter faltado ao trabalho não enganou ninguém do time.
2. An inauthentic or misleading interpretation presented as truthful
The media exposed the counterfeit explanation behind the scandal.
A mídia expôs a explicação falsa por trás do escândalo.
3. A pretended or fabricated justification that lacks genuine substance
The company's counterfeit explanation did not address the real issues.
A explicação falsa da empresa não abordou os problemas reais.
In Brazilian business and legal contexts, 'explicação falsa' is commonly used to describe dishonest corporate explanations or government statements. In the US, particularly in NYC, this phrase appears frequently in media, law enforcement, and corporate accountability discussions. The term carries strong negative connotations and implies intentional deception rather than mere misunderstanding.
NYC Slang
BS explanation, made-up story, phony excuse
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