ichidan verb, transitive verb
explain away; talk one's way out of; evade verbally
Used when someone avoids blame or responsibility by making excuses or shifting the topic. Often implies a slightly negative or evasive tone.
彼は自分のミスを言い逃れようとした。
He tried to explain away his mistake.
都合が悪くなると
Whenever things get awkward, he always talks his way out of it.