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The phrase "an excuse for a" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing a justification or rationale for something that may be perceived as inadequate or unsatisfactory.
Example: "His explanation was merely an excuse for a lack of preparation."
Alternatives: "a pretext for a" or "a justification for a".
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He couldn't find an excuse for a trip.
It was also an excuse for a party.
"Everything was an excuse for a family feast," Patricia recalled.
Publicly, it was an excuse for a publicity campaign.
But who needs an excuse for a little harmless peeping?
Sounds like an excuse for a Seedy Sunday.
Isn't it just an excuse for a party?
"It's all an excuse for a party in the end".
("Just an excuse for a party," he said).
It is an excuse for a reverie in sketchy color of extraordinary beauty.
Now, as then, an overnight stopover is often used as an excuse for a boozy party.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.
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