An excuse that looks as if it would not withstand questioning: “Her story won’t ________.”
This question was slightly altered from the 1965–70 question.
| HOLD WATER | 12 |
| HOLD UP | 7 |
| STAND UP | 5 |
| STAND UP IN COURT | 2 |
| FLY | 1 |
| PAN OUT | 1 |
| PASS MUSTER | 1 |
| STAND | 1 |
| STAND A CHANCE | 1 |
| WASH | 1 |
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