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Definition there is no excuse for something in British English

there is no excuse for something phrase

phrase
1

used for emphasizing that you think someone's behaviour is very bad

Example

There's no excuse for her talking to you like that.

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2

used for saying that someone should definitely do something

Example

She only lives five minutes away, so there's really no excuse for not visiting her.

Definition there is no excuse for something in British English