Looking for ways to escape or shift blame is a fundamental part of life. Hereâs a survival guide full of ready-made excuses, from the studentâs classic âMy dog ate my homework,â to the motoristâs âWas that sign the speed limit, Officer? I thought it was the townâs population,â to the dieterâs âI wasnât getting enough to eat on one diet, so I had to go on three.â Youâll welcome these ready-made alibis and cop-outs for business, school, sports, family, romance, and other situations where you might find yourself in hot water.