[excuse oneself] {v. phr.} 1. To think of reasons for not […]

[exert oneself] {v. phr.} To make an effort; try hard; work […]

[explain away] {v.} To explain (something) so that it does not […]

[explain oneself] {v. phr.} 1. To make your meaning plainer; make […]

[explode a bombshell] or [drop a bombshell] {v. phr.}, {informal} To […]

[express oneself] {v. phr.} To say what you think or feel; […]

[extend one's sympathy to] {v. phr.} To offer one's condolences on […]

[face down] {v. phr.} To get the upper hand over someone […]

[face the music] {v. phr.}, {informal} To go through trouble or […]

[face up to] {v. phr.} 1. To bravely confront a person […]