give an out
A well-disguised way out of a given situation; giving someone an opening to get out of something; providing an exit strategy.
A guy and his gf are arguing about a girl she saw him talking to at a party last night, when his homie walks up. Gf: Who was that girl you were talking to? Bf: What? Gf: I saw you give her your phone. Homie: What are y'all arguing about? Gf: I saw him give some girl his phone last night. Homie: Oh, you mean so-and-so. That was my phone. He was holding it for me, so I had asked her to get my phone from him for me. Bf: Yeah, that's what I was trying to tell you. Gf: Oh. I'm sorry babe. Bf: It's fine. *Gf exits* Bf: Thanks bro. I didn't know what to say. Homie: No prob bro. It nothing to give an out.
By Goldiloxx