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Spare Sob Story Bother Making Excuses Explain Finish

Idiom spare us (or me) the sob story
Meaning don't bother making excuses; don't try to explain yourself
Example
You can't finish your work tonight because you've got a toothache? Spare me the sob story!

note: "Sob" means cry.

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