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shit out of luckWhen one has attempted to gain something, either tangible or not, and the attempt failed, either through denial, missed opportunity, etc.Rate it:

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shoot first and ask questions laterTo take action with serious consequences without delay, preserving the benefit of surprise by not providing indication of one's intent.Rate it:

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shoot one's boltTo use up one's resources, especially a singular one or one not readily restored.Rate it:

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shoot one's wadTo expend all of one's resources or efforts; to express all the arguments or ideas which one has.Rate it:

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shoot one's wadTo spend all of one's money.Rate it:

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showstopperAny impediment that prevents all further progress.Rate it:

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shy bairns get nowtIf you're too shy, or don't ask, you will not get what you want.A' forgot te ask hor for me money back!Wye, shy bairns get nowtRate it:

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si cela vous ennuie tant soit peu, ne le faites pasIf that is the least trouble, do not do it.Rate it:

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si jeunesse savait, si vieillesse pouvaitIf only the young had experience and the old strength; If things were to be done twice, all would be wise.Rate it:

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si vous n'y prenez (pas) garde, il prendra un mauvais pliIf you are not careful he will get into bad habits.Rate it:

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side effectAn adverse effect, an unintended consequence of a drug or therapy; usually not a beneficial effect.Rate it:

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significare aliquem or aliquidto allude to a person or thing (not alludere).Rate it:

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significatione appellare aliquemto allude to a person or thing (not alludere).Rate it:

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sit aroundTo spend time sitting idle, not doing anything important.Rate it:

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sit upTo not go to bed.Rate it:

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six degrees of separationpeople are all connected by, at most, six degrees of separation.Rate it:

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six feet underBuried six feet underground; not alive; dead.Rate it:

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six of one, half dozen of anotherIt makes no difference, they're still the same This expression is sometimes said a little differently, but is all the same no matter how it is said. Sometimes people say "half dozen" and sometimes "half a dozen " Also, sometimes the expression is "six of one, half dozen of THE other" and sometimes it is said, "six of one, half a dozen of ANother."Rate it:

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skate one's laneTo mind one's own business; focus on one's own goals and tasks and not worry about what others are doing.Rate it:

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Skeleton in Your ClosetA shocking secret people do not like to reveal, something shameful kept in secretRate it:

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skeleton keyA key in a hotel (or used by a thief) that opens all the doors in the premises.Rate it:

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skinny rabbitan issue that has little significance to an outcome. The issue is not worth discussing. Outcome is 6 one and half dozen the other. There is no meat to the discussion.Rate it:

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sleep a winkTo sleep at all.Rate it:

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sleep under the same bridgeTo be formally, but not actually, equal under the law.Rate it:

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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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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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smart assA ‘know it all’Rate it:

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smoke upTo smoke all of one's supplies.Rate it:

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

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SNAFUAcronym of status nominal all fucked up or situation normal all fucked upRate 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 far so goodUp to this point, all is OK.Well, you've packed your bags for the holiday, bought your tickets, reserved the hotel and put the dog in kennels. So far so good, now let's get to Minorca without any troubles.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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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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somme touteAfter all; Taking everything into consideration; To conclude.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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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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spem praecīdere, incidere (Liv. 2. 15)to cut off all hope.Rate it:

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spill the beansRelate all the facts of a controversial incident previously held in strict secrecy.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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SSIAInitialism of subject says it all.Rate it:

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stack offTo play an all in pot; to commit all of one's chips to a pot.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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