silence is golden »
Peace and quiet have immense value.Often the best choice is to say nothing.
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sitting pretty »
In a favorable situation, especially a situation in which one possesses an advantage.
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six of one, half a dozen of the other »
The two alternatives are equivalent or indifferent; it doesn't matter which one we choose.
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size up »
To evaluate; to estimate or anticipate the magnitude, difficulty, or strength of something.
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sleeping at the switch »
Variant form of asleep at the switch.
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sleeves from one's vest »
Something non-existent; something of no value or cost.
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small fry »
One or more persons or things of relatively little consequence, importance, or value.
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small potatoes »
One or more persons or things of relatively little consequence, importance, or value.
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snake oil »
A type of 19th century patent medicine sold in the United States that claimed to contain snake fat, supposedly a Native American remedy for various ailments.
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soapbox »
Especially when only tangentially relevant to an ongoing discussion.
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soft mick »
An extravagant person.
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soft shoe »
A kind of tap dancing performed in soft-soled shoes, popular in vaudeville.
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space out »
To plant seedlings etc at regular intervals with a calculated space between them.
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spectator sport »
Something, especially a process or activity, which is a popular object of observation; an activity which a person prefers to watch rather than to participate in.
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spice up »
To make more exotic, fun or extravagant.
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