“One is not meant to make excuses.”
Araminta GunSophie BaekS4 · E2 · 00:02:44
What it sounds like
When someone makes a mistake, they should apologize rather than make excuses.
What it really means
“Stop trying to explain yourself. I have decided you are at fault, and I expect you to apologize.”
Said today
“Don’t make excuses—just apologize.”
What was happening
Rosamund accuses Sophie of hiding her mask to spoil her debut, and Sophie starts to deny it. Araminta cuts her off with this formal-sounding rule, then makes Sophie apologize in front of the others.
AramintaOne is not meant to make excuses.
The exchange, from the subtitles · Season 4, episode 2, at 00:02:44
Stings rather a lot.
How much it hurts: 3 of 5
Barely veiled.
How well it is hidden: 2 of 5
Type of insultmock politeness, dismissal, class and rank.
Checked by my AI judge (87% sure). Found in 2 of 3 separate AI readings of the episode. Who said it was confirmed. How this works