筋すじの通とおらない

expression, i-adjective

illogical; inconsistent; doesn't make sense

Used to describe reasoning, arguments, or statements that lack logical coherence or consistency. Often contrasted with 筋の通った (logical, consistent).

See also: 筋の通った

• 彼かれの説せつ明めいは筋すじの通とおらないところが多おおい。

  His explanation has many illogical points.

• そんな筋すじの通とおらない言いい訳わけは通つう用ようしないよ。

  Such an inconsistent excuse won't work.