自圆其说

zì yuán qí shuō

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Definitions

1. to make a story or theory consistent
2. to give a plausible explanation
3. to plug the holes in one's story

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Child Words of 自圆其说

• 其 其 qí: his
• 圆 圆 yuán: circle
• 自 自 zì: self
• 说 说 shuì: to persuade
• 说 说 shuō: to speak; to talk; to say