An alibi is a reason with a bad reputation.
Instead of giving a politician the keys to the city, it might be better to change the locks.
In debating the respective merits of dogs and cats, not having to walk a cat when it's 20 below zero deserves consideration.
Few things are more delightful than grandchildren fighting over your lap.
To err is human; to admit it, superhuman.
A perfect example of the power of prayer is when a blizzard closes the schools on the day of a big exam.