mượn cớ
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Meaning
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To mượn cớ means to use a specific reason as a pretext for an action.
vi Anh ấy mượn cớ bận việc để không phải đi dự tiệc.
en He used being busy as a pretext to avoid going to the party.
Parts
mượn / cớ / A compound of mượn + cớ …
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OriginA compound of mượn + cớ