seller's market »
An excess of demand over supply, leading to abnormally high prices; a market condition favoring the seller.
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shack up »
To live together, especially of an unmarried couple.
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shanks' mare »
One's own legs used for walking; to "travel by shanks' mare" or "ride on shanks' mare" is to walk to your destination.
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side issue »
An issue or topic which is not of direct significance to a primary concern.
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silver bullet »
A cocktail somewhat like a martini.
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sleep in »
To sleep late; to go on sleeping past one's customary or planned hour.
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smart arse »
One who is particularly flippant or insolent or tends to make snide remarks or jokes.
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smart chance »
A substantial quantity of something.
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smart off »
To show disrespect verbally.
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snake oil »
Any product with exaggerated marketing but questionable or unverifiable quality.
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snap someone's head off »
To suddenly and sharply rebuke or insult a person, especially in response to a harmless remark.
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socialized medicine »
A politically charged term used to contrast such systems with free market alternatives and emphasize the perceived link to socialism.
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soft shoe »
A speech, explanation, sales pitch, or other set of remarks delivered in a restrained or conciliatory manner in order to persuade, distract, or otherwise influence someone.
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spruce up »
To dress or arrange smartly, elegantly, and neatly.
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steal a march »
To start early.
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