| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Feeble excuse for an absence of homework | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | 03 Jun 2025 |
| Excuse for missing work? | ||
| Cliched excuse for missing homework | Universal | 14 May 2022 |
| Lame excuse for missing homework | USA Today | 16 Mar 2018 |
| Homework avoider's excuse | USA Today | 11 Aug 2015 |
| Homework avoider's excuse | ||
| Homework shirker's excuse | ||
| Homework shirker's excuse |