make an excuse

I made an excuse, and came to see what was going on.

If there were someone in, he would make an excuse and get away.

After ten minutes, he made an excuse and left the room.

Always make an excuse to clear out when you see that kind of thing coming.

When she told me about the party, I went ahead and made your excuses.

So he made me come alone, and make his excuses.

I just wanted you to know I'm not making excuses.

I don't think either of you needs to make excuses for what happened.

Did she think I was going to make excuses for her and me?

These aren't the words of a man who's trying to make excuses for himself.