explain dishonestly
[ɪkˈspleɪn dɪsˈɑnəstli]
verb phrase
explicar desonestamente
1. to give a false or misleading account of something; to justify or account for something using untruths or omissions
He tried to explain dishonestly why he missed the deadline.
Ele tentou explicar desonestamente por que perdeu o prazo.
2. to misrepresent facts or circumstances intentionally to deceive someone
She explained dishonestly about her whereabouts that night.
Ela explicou desonestamente sobre seu paradeiro naquela noite.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, dishonest explanations are generally viewed negatively and associated with lack of integrity. In Brazil, there's a cultural phrase 'jogo de cintura' (playing it smooth) that sometimes relates to finding creative explanations. In the USA, dishonest explanations in professional or legal settings can have serious consequences.
NYC Slang
spin a story / feed someone a line / cook up an explanation
Related Idioms & Phrases
give someone a song and dance
pull the wool over someone's eyes
tell a tall tale
contar uma história furada
enrolar a bola
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