Martin Van Buren

(1782—1862)

U.S. President

It is easier to do a job right than to explain why you didn't.

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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

explain away

[explain away] {v.} To explain (something) so that it does not seem true or important. * /John explained away his unfinished homework by showing the teacher his broken arm in […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

pin down

[pin down] {v.} 1a. To keep (someone) from moving; make stay in a place or position; trap. * /Mr. Jones' leg was pinned down under the car after the accident./ […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

set forth

[set forth] {v.}, {formal} 1. To explain exactly or clearly. * /The President set forth his plans in a television talk./ 2. To start to go somewhere; begin a trip. […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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