Word details
言い逃れる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 言い逃れる.
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Entry
1
to explain away; to talk one's way out of; to excuse oneself; to evade
Examples
彼はいい加減な返事で言い逃れた。
He put me off with a vague answer.
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