v.
1.structure and run according to rational or scientific principles in order to achieve desired results
2.defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
3.think rationally
4.remove irrational quantities from
5.weed out unwanted or unnecessary things
Idiom of the Day
meat and potatoes
simple tastes in food and other things, basic and strong
My friend has a basic meat-and-potatoes approach to everything in life.