around the clock - without stopping; "she worked around the clock"

clear one’s name – help people know that the person is innocent; “he wanted to clear his name in

the crime”

convicted in the court of – found guilty in a specific court; “she was convicted in the court of appeals”

public opinion – what most people think about a situation; “the media

shape public opinion”

fair game - a legitimate object for ridicule or attack; "everyone was

fair game"

have an endless hunger for – wanting something that never

stops; “she had an endless hunger for praise from other people”

hounded by – bothered continuously by; “he was hounded

by people wanting to take his picture”

keep to oneself - To shun the company of others: She kept to

herself all morning.

on one’s deathbed - close to death; “the old woman was on her

deathbed”

play ostrich - ignore something that is obvious

spread the word - to tell many people some kind of information; I need to spread the word that the

meeting is canceled for this afternoon.

the price one pays - the sacrifice that one has to make; the

unpleasantness that one has to suffer. Being away from home a lot

is the price one has to pay for success.