scrimp and save »
To scrimp greatly; to economize; to live very frugally, particularly when saving for something.
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scrounge up »
To seek or find despite a lack of apparent resources or availability.
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seagull approach »
The occurence of casual, ill-informed and hasty decisions or comments made by outside authorities who lack an understanding of the local issues or a real understanding of the facts of a particular situ.
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second fiddle »
A fiddle part in harmony to the first fiddle.
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see you later »
A phrase used at parting, and not necessarily implying that the person being addressed will be seen later by the speaker.
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sell »
To promote a particular viewpoint; to manipulate towards a desired end.
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sell a bargain »
A species of wit, much in vogue about the latter end of the reign of Queen Anne, and frequently alluded to by Dean Swift, who says the maids of honour often amused themselves with it. It consisted in the seller naming his or her hinder parts, in answer to the question, What? which the buyer was artfully led to ask. As a specimen, take the following instance: A lady would come into a room full of company, apparently frightened, crying out "It is white, and follows me!" As soon as someone responded "What?" she sold him the bargain, by saying "Mine arse".
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send away »
To send to a particular place for a long time, as a family member, an employee, etc.
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send up »
parody
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separate the wheat from the chaff »
To select only that which is of value.
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set aside »
To separate and reserve something for a specific purpose.
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set down »
Simple sum of parts set + down, to place, especially on the ground or a surface; to cease carrying.
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set sail »
depart
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set the stage »
To prepare; to establish the basis or required conditions.
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sex up »
To take part in sexual acts with.
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