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sling off the bluesIt is not uncommon for individuals to become discouraged, down in the dumps, and want to throw in the towel.Rate it:

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slip one pastTo sneak something through a process or inspection; to hide something or conceal a fact; to prevent attention being drawn to something.Rate it:

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slot inTo put something into a slot.Rate it:

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slot inTo put something into its desired placeRate it:

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slot inTo schedule something for a particular time.Rate it:

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slur overTo deal with something hurriedly, treat in a perfunctory manner.Rate it:

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slut's woolAccumulated dust, fluff, hair, etc., that tends to occur indoors in areas not regularly dusted, such as under heavy furniture.Rate it:

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smell a ratTo sense something suspicious.Rate it:

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Smell a RatTo be skeptical about something wrong, someone who could sense the dangerRate it:

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smooth sailingUsed to describe an activity that is not encountering any problems.Rate it:

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Snug as a Bug in a RugComfy and warm, something that relaxes you or provides you with solaceRate it:

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snuggle upTo lie or sit in a comfortable, relaxed position, holding someone or something else.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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soak inTo spend time experiencing somethingRate it:

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solutum et expeditum esse ad dicendumto be never at a loss for something to say.Rate it:

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some peopleExpresses disgust at the actions of a person; a response to a person doing something silly, bizarre, nonsensical or ill-mannered.Rate 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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song and danceAn excessively elaborate story or excuse used to justify something.Rate it:

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sorry I'm lateUsed to apologise for not arriving on time.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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soup-to-nutsComprehensive; complete; covering all of something.Rate it:

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sour grapesA putting down or expression of disdain about something that one desires but cannot have.Rate it:

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sour noteA negative aspect to something mostly positive.Rate it:

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spare no effortTo do everything within one's powers to achieve something.Rate it:

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special deliverySomething-whether desirable or undesirable-which is intentionally given to a specific individual or which an individual receives rapidly and unexpectedly; the personalized, direct quality of the transmission of such an item.Rate it:

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speciem alicuius rei habereto have the appearance of something.Rate it:

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spectator sportSomething, 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.Rate it:

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Speedy GonzalesA fast person; someone who does something fast.Rate 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 it outTo overcome reluctance to say something particular or to speak in general.Rate it:

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Spitting ImageTo have perfect resemblance with someone, to be exactly like somethingRate it:

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spoil the ship for a hap'orth of tarTo have something important fail for want of a small amount of money or effort.Rate it:

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spot checkA cursory inspection or examination or the inspection or examination of a sample of something.Rate it:

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spur onTo spur or urge to do something.Rate it:

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squeeze inTo force in, stretch something to make something larger fit.Rate it:

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stack upTo compare with something; to measure up. (Often used with "against", "among")Rate it:

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stake a claimTo take an action that asserts a property right in something.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 in the gapTo expose oneself for the protection of something; to make defence against any assailing danger; to take the place of a fallen defender or supporter.Rate it:

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stand treatTo pay the cost of treating someone to somethingRate 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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start afreshTo start or restart doing something from the beginning or with a clean sheet.Rate it:

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stave offTo prevent something from happening; to obviate or avert.Rate it:

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steal a glanceTo look quickly at someone or something, hoping that nobody notices the action.Rate it:

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