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crab mentalityA way of thinking best described by the phrase "if I can't have it, neither can you." The metaphor refers to a pot of crabs in which one tries to escape over the side, but is relentlessly pulled down by the others in the pot.Rate it:

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soft heartedBe kind; Fall for someoneRate it:

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soft sawdersoft sawderRate it:

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soft as a baby's bottomextremely soft (not rough)Rate it:

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soft as a grapesomeone who is limited in their abilityRate it:

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soft spotA fontanelle.Rate it:

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Soft SoapTo gently or politely urge someone to do something, to persuade someone with sweet-talking or butteringRate it:

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soft touchA comfortable situation; an easy task or undemanding occupation, especially one which is comfortably remunerative.Rate it:

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have a soft spot in your heartAn emotional outlook and an accepting attitude toward others in difficult or trying situations.Rate it:

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soft mickAn extravagant person.Rate it:

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soft optioneasy alternativeRate it:

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soft sawderCajoling or flattery.Rate it:

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soft shoeA kind of tap dancing performed in soft-soled shoes, popular in vaudeville.Rate it:

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soft shoeA 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.Rate it:

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soft spotA sentimental fondness or affection.Rate it:

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soft spotA point of vulnerability in a defence.Rate it:

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soft touchA person or group which is sympathetic, accommodating, easily overcome, or easily persuaded, especially one which loans or readily gives money to another.Rate it:

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soft underbellyA weak spot; a soft spot.Rate it:

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ginger beersoft drinkRate it:

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orange squashsoft drinkRate it:

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shell shockA psychiatric condition characterized by fatigue caused by battle.Rate it:

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a plain janeeasy-going, unobtrusive, soft spoken, communicative.Rate it:

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break out of your shellWhen someone is a little shy.Rate it:

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bag of shellsUsed other than as an idiom: see bag, shell.Rate it:

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come out of one's shellTo become a naturist. To convert to naturism.Rate it:

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come out of one's shellTo reveal one's true self.Rate it:

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Come Out of Your ShellTo become friendly, stop being shy or get socialRate it:

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conter fleurettesTo say soft nothings.Rate it:

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fruit juicesoft drinkRate it:

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go into one's shellTo hide or retreat; to act defensivelyRate it:

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go into one's shellTo act defensively.Rate it:

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have a thingto have a crush, or a soft spot for someone.Rate it:

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melt in the mouthTo be deliciously soft and creamy, create a melting sensation when eaten, and therefore need little chewing.Rate it:

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pitTo remove the stone from a stone fruit or the shell from a drupe.Rate it:

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pitA shell in a drupe containing a seed.Rate it:

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rag dollsoft toyRate it:

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shell outTo pay money; especially, to pay a great deal of money.Rate it:

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shell outTo use a program's "shell escape" function to execute an unrelated command or to invoke a subsidiary, interactive shell.Rate it:

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shell shockTo stun or debilitate as by a shock.Rate it:

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shell shockA person with the condition.Rate it:

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shell shockA stunning shock.Rate it:

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shell shockUsed other than as an idiom: see shell, shock.Rate it:

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top shelfBooks, magazines, or movies that have adult content, or soft-core porn.Rate it:

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