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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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state of disrepairSomething in need of repair. Typically referring to a mechanical object or system (like a car or home) that has broken down or doesn't work anymore.Rate it:

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stay hungryTo maintain a strong motivation to achieve or compete; to avoid complacency.Rate it:

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stay togetherTo remain loyal in times of stress or difficulty; to avoid separation despite pressure to do so.Rate it:

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steer clearTo avoid; to dodge; to sidestep.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 to one's textTo limit one's focus to the matter at hand, or the primary subject at issue; to avoid diversion.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Stick-in-the-MudA person with old outdated and orthodox ideas who does not like to accept change, unable to cope up or except something new and modernRate it:

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sting like a beeto deliver a powerful punchRate it:

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stop throwing shadesThis means to refrain from throwing sarcasm to a person either via SMS or in personal conversation. It calls to rather get direct to the point. It is like firing a bullet at point blank.Rate it:

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strength like the incredible hulkA poem about my mother in a coma for 6 months having seizures. She survived with such strengthRate it:

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strike while the iron is hotTo act on an opportunity promptly; to avoid waiting.Rate it:

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string togetherTo connect or attach using string or a string-like material.Rate it:

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stringed like a puppetMake someone do your stuff, and quietly take over you and your decisions.Rate it:

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stuffed like a turkeyEngorged from overeating.Rate it:

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such asLike, of the kind mentioned.Rate it:

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sugar glider or sugar bearA small gliding marsupial often kept as a pet. Looks like a rodent. Known for being carried in owners’ pockets and other concealed places.Rate it:

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supersedeo oratione (not dicere)I avoid mentioning...; I prefer not to touch upon...Rate it:

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sure enoughJust like one would expect.Rate it:

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swear like a paganto swear very rudelyRate it:

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swear like a sailorAlternative form of swear like a trooper.Rate it:

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swear like a trooperTo swear a lot; to utter many swear words.Rate it:

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sweat like a pigTo sweat profusely, to be perspiring lots of sweat.Rate it:

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sweating like a whore in church.Sweating profusely, especially due to nervousness.Rate it:

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swim like a bricknot able to swimRate it:

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swim like a fishTo be a very strong swimmer.Rate it:

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Take a Shine ToBecoming fond of something; or to like something quicklyRate it:

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take it like a manTo respond to pain, hardship, adversity, or emotional distress in a collected, aggressive, and typical or stereotypical masculine manner, especially without question, crying, complaining, or becoming emotionalRate it:

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take to something like a duck to waterto adapt to something naturally and effortlesslyRate it:

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talk like an apothecaryTo use hard or gallipot words: from the assumed gravity and affectation of knowledge generally put on by the gentlemen of this profession, who are commonly as superficial in their learning as they are pedantic in their language.Rate it:

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talk the talkSpeak like an expert, claim to be knowledgeable about something.Rate it:

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tant crie l'on noël qu'il vient (villon)Long looked for comes at last; That is coming—like Christmas.Rate it:

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tap dancingAvoid issuesRate it:

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tart upTo dress like a prostitute.Rate it:

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taste like chickenComically describes the taste of unique food, deriving humour from the idea that many exotic meats, from squab to rattlesnake, can taste like ordinary chicken.Rate it:

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tel maître, tel valetLike master, like man; Like well, like bucket.Rate it:

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tell it like it isTo speak frankly, to convey all and only the truth of a situation.Rate it:

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tenir comme teigne (pop.)To stick like wax.Rate it:

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the whole nine yardsAnd everything. Often used, like etc., to finish out a list.Rate it:

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there you have it, folksA tagline commonly used after someone ends a news piece, shows a clip of something, etc; often said at the conclusion of a piece of news, an explanation, a scenario, etc. signifying the end of it or like saying, "There, we brought it to you", "That's what happened" like a stamp off approval that "This is what we found"Rate it:

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there's no time like the presentNow (i.e., the present time) is an appropriate time to take a particular action.Rate it:

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there's no accounting for tastesDifferent people like different things The world would be incomplete if everyone were alike. Diversity is essential.Rate it:

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there's no fool like an old foolAge does not bring wisdom.Rate it:

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there's no place like homeone feels the most comfortable at homeRate it:

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there's no place like homeHome is everything - also from "Wizard of Oz"Rate it:

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three wise monkeys, see no evil, hear no evil and speak no evil.avoid all evil in every formRate it:

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tickle the ivoriesI don't have as much time as I'd like, but I still enjoy tickling the ivories from time to time.Rate it:

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tintlikeThe carshades that look like a tinted windowsRate it:

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tipo assimlikeRate it:

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tiptoe aroundTo act very cautiously about something; to avoid speaking about a painful or controversial issue.Rate it:

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