make no apologies for

idiom

: to offer no defense or excuse or admission of fault for (something)
She makes no apologies for her lifestyle.

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And the Kings make no apologies for their path taken. — Eric Stephens, The Athletic, 3 Apr. 2024 My predecessor and his allies in Congress make no apologies for it. — Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 18 Mar. 2024

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“Make no apologies for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20no%20apologies%20for. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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