Phrases Handling Complaints and Apologies

There's no excuse for this.

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Meaning

This is unacceptable and there is no valid justification.

Example sentences

John: The report was submitted late again.

Alice: There's no excuse for this. It's unacceptable.

John: I know, I understand. I had some unavoidable problems.

Alice: I appreciate that, but even then, there's no excuse for this repeated lateness.