i can explain

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a desperate lie you shout when you’re caught in the middle of a mess and your brain short-circuits from the embarrassment. It’s like saying ‘I swear it wasn’t me’ while your pants are on fire.

I can explain! It wasn’t me, I swear!

I can explain! I was just trying to save my life!

I can explain! I didn’t know the principal was a vampire.

by Slangipedia 2d ago

the last-ditch effort to avoid getting yelled at or physically harmed. It’s like throwing your hands up and hoping the chaos stops.

I can explain! I didn’t steal the pizza!

I can explain! I was just trying to survive the math test!

I can explain! I didn’t know that was your mom’s car.

by Slangipedia 2d ago

a magical phrase that appears when you’re so busted you think explaining it might actually work. It’s like saying ‘I can explain’ while your face is covered in glitter and you’re crying.

I can explain! I didn’t break the classroom window!

I can explain! I was just trying to save the school from a monster!

I can explain! I didn’t know that was your pet dragon.

by Slangipedia 2d ago

what you say when you're so far in the mess you might as well be part of it. It’s like trying to explain it while your shoes are on fire and your tongue is tied in a knot.

I can explain! I didn’t start the fire!

I can explain! I was just trying to get out of the dungeon!

I can explain! I didn’t know that was your favorite teacher’s pet.

by Slangipedia 2d ago

the final attempt to convince someone you're not totally clueless. It's like saying ‘I can explain’ while your hair is on fire and your pants are smoking.

I can explain! I didn’t steal the class goldfish!

I can explain! I was just trying to save the world!

I can explain! I didn’t know that was your uncle’s car.

by Slangipedia 2d ago