Vent one’s spleen
To get rid of one's angry feelings.I was able to vent my spleen at the manager of our apartment for the problems that she was causing.
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Vanish into thin air
To disappear without leaving a trace.The university student vanished into thin air and was never seen again.
Used to (something)
To be accustomed to something.My friend is not used to living in such a big city.
Used to
Formerly did something, had the habit of doing something.We used to live in a house but now we live in an apartment.
Use up
To use something until nothing is left, to spend or consume something completely.I used up all of the paper in the copy machine this morning.
Use strong language
To use abusive or forceful language.The teacher used very strong language to make the children behave.
Use (someone or something) as an excuse
To blame someone or something for something.My friend used his busy schedule as an excuse not to help us.
Use some elbow grease
To use some effort.We used a lot of elbow grease to clean the oven.
Use one`s head/bean/noodle/noggin
To think carefully about something ."You should use your head a little more and try not to make the same mistake again."