Marva Collins

U.S. teacher

If you can't make a mistake, you can't make anything.

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make the most of

[make the most of] {v. phr.} To do the most you can with; get the most from; use to the greatest advantage. * /She planned the weekend in town to […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

trip up

[trip up] {v.} 1. To make (someone) unsteady on the feet; cause to miss a step, stumble, or fall. * /A root tripped Billy up while he was running in […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

make out

[make out] {v.} 1. To write the facts asked for (as in an application blank or a report form); fill out. * /The teacher made out the report cards and […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

make a virtue of necessity

[make a virtue of necessity] {v. phr.} Make the best of things as they are; do cheerfully what you do. * /After Mr. Wilson lost all his money, he made […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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ума не приложу

[ума не приложу] {v. phr.} [u`ma ne prilo`zhu] {literally} (I) cannot apply my mind. ~ (I) cannot understand, […]

prey on

[prey on] or [prey upon] {v.} 1. To habitually kill and eat; catch for food. * /Cats prey on mice./ 2. To capture or take […]

private

[private] See: [IN PRIVATE].

Camille Paglia

(1947--) U.S. writer There is no female Mozart because there is no female Jack the Ripper.