n.
excuse
1) a mere ~
2) a ~ for (a ~ for refusing to contribute)
3) a ~ to + inf. (it was a ~ to argue that increased spending would spur the economy)
4) a ~ that + clause (their ~ that increased spending is bad has been disproved)
n.
excuse
1) a mere ~
2) a ~ for (a ~ for refusing to contribute)
3) a ~ to + inf. (it was a ~ to argue that increased spending would spur the economy)
4) a ~ that + clause (their ~ that increased spending is bad has been disproved)
The Bbi combinatory dictionary of English, a guide to word combinations. Комбинаторный словарь английского языка Bbi. Руководство по словосочетаниям. 2012