Korean phrase
변명하지 마세요. pyeon myeong ha ji ma se yo
Meaning
Please don't make excuses
When to use it
This asks someone to stop making excuses. It is polite in form but direct, and can sound cold when used as a reprimand.
Example dialogue
늦은 건 알겠지만, 변명하지 마세요. neu seun keon al get jji man pyeon myeong ha ji ma se yo
I know you're late, but please don't make excuses.
죄송합니다, 다음부터는 꼭 제때 제출하겠습니다. choe song ham ni da ta eum bu teo neun kkok che ttae che chul ha get sseum ni da
I'm sorry. I will make sure to submit it on time from now on.