说不过去
shuō​bu​guò​qù

inexcusable

  • created sense approved 说不过去/說不過去 · shuō​bu​guò​qù · inexcusable

    说不过去 / 說不過去

    shuō​bu​guò​qù

    inexcusable

    socially or morally improper; unacceptable according to etiquette or duty

    过年不去拜访长辈，确实有点说不过去。

    created sense

  • created sense approved 说不过去/說不過去 · shuō​bu​guò​qù · unjustifiable

    说不过去 / 說不過去

    shuō​bu​guò​qù

    unjustifiable

    cannot be defended or explained away logically; does not make sense

    你这个理由在逻辑上完全说不过去。

    created sense