NBC Universal is an investor in Axios and NBC News Chairman Andy Lack sits on the siteâs board. As reported by the Wall Street Journal, NBC News is among a few partners â Business Insider and the Information are others â with which Axios is launching events.
The meaning used in 'make a clean breast of it' is an earlier and less literal one. The 'breast' there is the seat of the one's emotions and secrets; one's 'heart'. To disclose this openly was to clean one's heart of impurity.he meaning and origin of the expression: Make a clean breast of it. Home Phrase Dictionary-Meanings and Origins Make a clean breast of it. Browse phrases beginning with: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T UV W XYZ-Full List.
That soapy, squeaky clean feeling means that your skin is defenseless against outside irritants. Using harsh soap on your face weakens the skin's barrier by stripping the skin of its natural oils, ceramides, and healthy fatty acids â a perfect setup for irritated, dry, and blotchy skin. More From Good Housekeeping.