Examples of using "отговорка" in a sentence and their english translations:
That's just an excuse!
You always have an excuse.
That was just an excuse.
His reply is no more than an excuse.
Stupidity is no excuse.
That's a lame excuse.
Now, this one isn't a cop out; it's really not.
- That's just an excuse.
- That's just an excuse!
That's a lame excuse for giving up the work.
At least being sick gives you the perfect excuse to stay home and watch movies.