| Phrase | Definition | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| “It’s not you, it’s me.” | A lie told to avoid responsibility. | Someone, probably a partner. |
| "I'm not arguing, I'm just explaining myself." | A statement used to justify one's own incoherence. | A master of the art of saying nothing. |
| "I'm not late, I'm just fashionably early." | An excuse for showing up uninvited. | A friend who always brings wine. |