shoot the moon »
To achieve the lowest score possible, such that the player is usually rewarded with bonus points.
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sign off »
Term used to describe the closing of a radio or television station's studios and cessation of a broadcasting signal, usually during the overnight hours.
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sign on »
The time of day when a radio or television station begins broadcasting, usually after being off the air for several hours.
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silver bullet »
A bullet made of silver, usually with reference to the folkloric belief that such bullets are the only weapons which can kill a werewolf.
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standard fare »
The usual price for travel by air, rail, or another means of transport.
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strange bedfellows »
An unusual combination or political alliance.
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strike through »
Partly obliterate text by drawing a continuous line through the centre thereof, usually to indicate the deletion of an error or obsolete information.
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strike up »
To start something with somebody else. Usually a conversation or relationship.
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strike up »
To start something, usually playing live music.
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sweat »
Fluid that exits the body through pores in the skin usually due to physical stress and/or high temperature for the purpose of regulating body temperature and removing certain compounds from the circulation.
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take away »
To make someone leave a place and go somewhere else. Usually not with the person's consent.
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take down »
To write a note. Usually to record something that is said.
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take the Michael »
Alternative form of take the mickey, usually considered more polite.
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there is an exception to every rule »
Usually said in a situation when the rule is incorrect and unusable.
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think tank »
A group of which performs research and develops reports and recommendations on topics relating to strategic planning or public policy, and which is usually funded by corporations, interest groups, or government.
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