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Snake in the GrassAn untrustworthy, traitor or betrayer, someone not to be relies onRate it:

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snatch defeat from the jaws of victoryTo suddenly lose a contest one seemed very likely to win, especially through mistakes or bad judgment.Rate it:

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snug as a bug in a rugVery cosy and comfortable.Rate it:

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so be itAn indication of acceptance, especially of a situation which is not entirely favorable.Rate it:

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so sonot badRate it:

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so-and-soA placeholder name, used when a name is not known; a generic name.Rate it:

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so-calledSo named; called by such a name, with a very strong connotation that the item is not worthy of that name.Rate it:

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sock-knockingstunning, amazing, very impressive.Rate it:

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

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solid as a rockVery reliable and dependableRate it:

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someone's jaw droppedsomebody was very surprised; often followed by "to the floor"Rate it:

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something is rotten in the state of DenmarkSomething is not right, seriously amiss, especially when leading to suspicion of motive.Rate it:

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somewhat of a surpriseNot a complete surpriseRate it:

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somewhere over the rainbowat an unknown, hypothetical, or very distant placeRate it:

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son assiette dîne pour luiHe pays for his dinner whether he is present or not.Rate it:

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son nom ne me revient pasI do not recollect his name.Rate it:

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sooner or laterEventually, at some undetermined point in the not-too-distant future.Rate it:

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sorry I'm lateUsed to apologise for not arriving on time.Rate it:

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sorry not sorryAlternative form of sorry, not sorryRate it:

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sorry, not sorryUsed to sarcastically express a lack of guilt over an action or statement.Rate it:

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sort ofApproximately; in a way; partially; not quite; somewhat.Rate it:

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soup sandwichSomeone or something that is not as it should be; something disorganized or unfinished.Rate it:

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spank you very muchthank you very muchRate it:

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spare the rod and spoil the childIf one does not discipline a child, he or she will never learn obedience and good manners.Rate it:

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speak softly and carry a big stickDo not boast or utter verbal threats, but do make others aware that you are prepared to use physical force if necessary.Rate it:

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speed merchantSomeone who runs, drives or moves in a given way very fast.Rate it:

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Spick and SpanExtremely neat and clean, very tidyRate it:

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Spill the BeansTo reveal a secret to someone who is not reliable or trustworthyRate it:

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spinning my wheelsWorking hard but not getting anywhereRate it:

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spit feathersTo feel very thirsty.Rate it:

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spit feathersTo feel very angry; to sputter angrily.Rate it:

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spit nailsTo speak or sputter in a very angry manner.Rate it:

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spitting cotton or spittin' cottonVery thirsty. Used in the Southern USA.Rate it:

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splash outTo spend a lot of money on something desired but not necessary.Rate it:

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split secondTo happen very quickly (typically in less than a second)Rate it:

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square peg into a round holeThe phrase is typically said, "You cant fit a square peg into a round hole." Often it is shortened to simply "square peg, round hole." Something or someone that does not fit well or at all; something that will not succeed as attempted, except possibly with much force and effort, or alteration of either the peg or the hole or both beyond recognition.Rate it:

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squint like a bag of nailsTo squint very much, as though one's eyes were directed as many ways as the points of a bag of nails.Rate it:

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stand correctedSaid to acknowledge someone who corrects something that one says or writes that was not correct.Rate it:

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stand trialTo sustain the trial or examination of a cause; not to give up without trial.Rate it:

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stay upTo remain awake, to not go to bed.Rate it:

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steely-nervedHaving a hard, strong, and determined mindset / mentality. Very steady nerves; great patience and courage.Rate it:

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steely-nervedHaving a hard, strong, and determined mindset, with very steady nerves; great patience and courage.Rate it:

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step overA dribbling move, or feint, in football (soccer), used to fool a defensive player into thinking the offensive player, in possession of the ball, is going to move in a direction he does not intend to move in.Rate it:

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stepping razorA dangerous person, who is not to be messed with.Rate it:

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stick in the mudA person unwilling to participate in activities, often because he or she believes the activity is not wholly kosher; a party pooper.Rate it:

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stick out like a sore thumbBe very noticeably different, especially in a negative way; to be particularly obtrusive, conspicuous, blatant, or prominent; to attract undue attention or notice.Rate it:

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Stick-in-the-MudA person with old outdated and orthodox ideas who does not like to accept change, unable to cope up or except something new and modernRate it:

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stiff as a wedding dickSomething is very hardRate it:

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Still Water Runs DeepSomeone who apparently looks silent might be very knowledgeable or intelligent person, silence has powerRate it:

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stink on iceTo be of very poor quality, even repulsive.Rate it:

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