[clear up] {v.} 1. To make plain or clear; explain; solve. * /The teacher cleared up the harder parts of the story./ * /Maybe we can clear up your problem./ […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

explain oneself

[explain oneself] {v. phr.} 1. To make your meaning plainer; make your first statement clear. * /When we didn't understand Fritz, he went on to explain himself./ 2. To give […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

coast is clear

[coast is clear] No enemy or danger is in sight; there is no one to see you. * /When the teacher had disappeared around the corner, John said, "Come on, […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

clear out

[clear out] {v.} 1. To take everything out of; empty. * /When Bill was moved to another class he cleared out his desk./ 2. {informal} To leave suddenly; go away; […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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Christopher Morley

(1890-1957) U.S. writer We've had bad luck with our kids--they've all grown up.

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Students Abroad: Working Abroad While studying and volunteering abroad are great opportunities to broaden your horizons, […]

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draw a bead on

[draw a bead on] {v. phr.} {informal} 1. To aim at; sight (with a gun). * /The deer bounded into the forest before the […]

mental telepathy

[mental telepathy] {n. phr.} The passing of one person's thoughts to another without any discoverable talking or carrying of […]

see out

[see out] {v.} 1. To go with to an outer door. * /A polite man sees his company out after a party./ 2. To stay with and […]

standard time

[standard time] also [slow time] {n.} Clock time that is set by law or agreement in a country or in part of a country; […]

Austin O'Malley

(1858-1932) Revenge is often like biting the dog because the dog bit you.