explain away

The more Donald tries to explain away his relationship with Epstein, the more explaining he needs to do.

“About 3 million votes was the margin by which he lost the popular vote which is why I think he chose that 3 million number to try to explain away his popular vote loss,” Hasen said.

South Belfast MP Claire Hanna responded by saying "some politicians are choosing to explain away" episodes of violence.

Still, even strong fields can’t explain away the Emmys’ treatment of “The Wire” — often listed among the greatest TV shows of all time — which not only never won in five seasons but was only nominated twice.

There are reasons, credible ones even, to explain away why they left Minnesota empty-handed.