[map out] {v. phr.} To arrange; lay out; plan. * /The candidate will meet with his campaign manager tomorrow to map out his campaign strategy./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

Chico Marx

U.S. comedian, to his wife after being caught with a chorine I wasn't kissing her, I was whispering in her mouth. www.english-slang.com

surefire

[surefire] {adj.} Without fail; effective; bringing actual results. * /During a campaign the only surefire way to get the sympathy of the voters is to mingle with them in person./ […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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Accent Reduction - Word Stress Lesson

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put aside

[put aside] {v. phr.} 1. To save; put something aside for a special purpose. * /Peter puts $100 aside every week./ 2. To […]

talk back

[talk back] also [answer back] {v.} {informal} To answer rudely; reply in a disrespectful way; be fresh. * /When the teacher […]