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''feeble excuse'' OR ''lame excuse '' ''feeble excuse'' OR ''lame excuse '' Which one is more commonly said?

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''feeble excuse'' OR ''lame excuse ''

''feeble excuse'' OR ''lame excuse ''
Which one is more commonly said?


Hello Vicka,

You will probably most often hear feeble excuse, but lame excuse is also perfectly acceptable. The two words, lame and feeble have similar meanings and so in this context can be used interchangeably.

Hope that answers your question, Vicka.

Regards,

James.

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Thank you, Luciano.
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Thank you, RAY.
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In my personal experience I've never heard anyone using the "feeble excuse". It's very common to hear American speakers using only "excuse"!
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Both are used. Feeble excuse is probably the better one to use, as lame excuse is a little colloquial.

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