His excuse was an obviously trumped up one. 
The excuse didn't seem real.
His excuse seemed very legitimate.
The girl is ready to dive into the deep end.
A man is outside.
They will not be described in any way, shape, or form in a financial, economic, or quantitative effect, and they should not achieve the final goal as intended.
A lady with black hair has a gold ring on her finger.
They won't let him cut budgets or programs without giving him hell.
The race car is on a truck.