shooting iron »
A firearm, especially a handgun.
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short strokes »
The final steps of an undertaking, especially one which has been lengthy or laborious.
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show the flag »
Of a naval vessel or military force, to identify itself by displaying the flag of its country of origin, especially in order to establish an authoritative presence and to exert diplomatic or political influence.
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show the flag »
To display the flag of one's country, especially as an expression of patriotic pride.
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show up »
To appear, arrive, or attend, especially suddenly or erratically.
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shroud »
Especially, the dress for the dead; a winding sheet.
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sick joke »
A joke which is in poor taste, especially one which depicts as amusing a situation which the listener considers to be tragic or disgusting.
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sing from the same hymnbook »
To make the same or similar statements, especially to express the same opinions in public as a result of a prior agreement.
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sitting pretty »
In a favorable situation, especially a situation in which one possesses an advantage.
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skinny as a rail »
Especially of a person, very skinny.
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skip out »
To shirk; to avoid attending or to leave early, especially without permission.
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slippery slope »
A chain of events that, once initiated, cannot be halted; especially one in which the final outcome is undesirable or precarious.
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smoke signal »
An indirect message or indication, especially concerning a future event.
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smooth operator »
A person who accomplishes tasks with efficiency and grace, especially one with verbal skills who is persuasive in interpersonal relationships, negotiation, etc.
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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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