since when »
Used to indicate doubt as to the veracity of a statement.
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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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sit on it »
To wait or hesitate.
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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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speak one's mind »
To state one's thoughts or opinions honestly or frankly.
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stars in one's eyes »
The state of being overly or extremely impressed with something; enchanted with romance.
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state of affairs »
A specific situation; a set of circumstances.
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stately home »
mansion
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stew in one's juices »
To be alone and self-absorbed in an uncomfortable state of mind, especially while experiencing the unpleasant effects of one's own actions.
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sticking point »
A disputed issue or state of affairs that causes an interruption or outright impasse in progress towards some goal or resolution, especially in negotiation or argumentation.
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sticking point »
The point at which a process or thing, especially a state of mind or emotion, reaches its greatest strength and remains steadfast; sticking-place.
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sticking-place »
The point at which a process or thing, especially a state of mind or emotion, reaches its greatest strength and remains steadfast; sticking point.
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swing state »
A state which may vote Democratic or Republican, in a given election or generally; a purple state.
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take back »
To retract an earlier statement.
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take it easy »
Immediately calm yourself down; your state of panic does not help.
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