| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| “I don’t want to hear any excuses!” | New York Times | 01 Jan 2022 |
| 'Quit your excuses' | New York Times | 25 Feb 2016 |
| End of a mom's admonition | ||
| "Forget the excuses!" | ||
| "Quit your excuses" | ||
| "I don't want any excuses!" | ||
| Parental admonition | ||
| "Do it, and don't complain about it" | ||
| "This isn't negotiable!" |