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sibi aliquem, alicuius animum reconciliare or reconciliari alicuito be reconciled; to make up a quarrel.Rate it:

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simplify to amplifyMake something more simple to give it more focusRate it:

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simulacrum e marmore facereto make a marble statue.Rate it:

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sing from the same hymnbookTo make the same or similar statements, especially to express the same opinions in public as a result of a prior agreement.Rate it:

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skin upTo make a cannabis cigarette.Rate it:

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slap leatherTo make a quick motion to draw one's handgun from its holster, especially in a duel in the Old West.Rate it:

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slick backTo make hair flat by putting oil, water, etc. on it.Rate it:

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slick downTo make hair flat by putting oil, water, etc. on it.Rate it:

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slip upTo err, falter; to make a mistake.Rate it:

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slow motionEfecto de lentitud de movimiento que se obtiene al proyectar o rodar una película a mayor velocidad de la normal.Rate it:

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smart arseOne who is particularly flippant or insolent or tends to make snide remarks or jokes.Rate it:

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smarten upTo make less stupid or naiveRate it:

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smooth outTo make smooth.Rate it:

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smooth overTo make smoothRate it:

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sob storyA sad story told to make others feel sympathy for the teller.Rate it:

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socium aliquem asciscere (B. G. 1. 5)to make some one one's ally.Rate it:

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soften upTo make softer.Rate it:

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soften upTo appease someone in order to make them more receptive to an idea or proposal.Rate it:

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solid as a rockExtremely thick and heavy, so as to make it impossible to move.Rate it:

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sometimes the solution to the problem is the problem itself but points to other.Sometimes in life we wonder why this things happen and while wondering we are trying so hard to find the solution to what happened but infact it should be happened to make us strong, but some we need friends, or elder to show us the solution..Rate it:

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sort outTo organise or separate into groups, as a collection of items, so as to make tidy.Rate it:

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spaghetti westernNickname for a motion picture produced by an Italian-based company and filmed in Europe, depicting a tale of cowboys and desperadoes set in the American Old West.Rate it:

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Spare the Rod and Spoil the ChildTo give corporal punishment to someone in orders to make him learn something, or civilized himRate it:

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spark upto make more exotic or funRate it:

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speak outTo assert or promote one's opinion; to make one's thoughts known.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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speak too soonTo make a premature assumption which is later proven falseRate it:

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speak upTo make oneself or one's opinions known; to advocate or assert oneself.Rate it:

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spice upTo make more exotic, fun or extravagant.Rate it:

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spiff upto decorate or otherwise make more attractiveRate it:

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spin one's wheelsTo make no progress despite making an effort; to get nowhere.Rate it:

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spin outto prolong, make longer (in time)Rate it:

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

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squeeze upTo move closer together, in order to make more space for someone else.Rate it:

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squig outTo weird out or disgust; to make feel uneasy and squeamish.Rate it:

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stand asideTo step sideways to make a space for someone else.Rate it:

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stand byTo wait in expectation of some event; to make ready.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 to reasonTo make sense; to seem logical, reasonable, or rational.Rate it:

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stand up and be countedTo publicly make known one's views, contributions, or vote, especially in a contentious situation where fortitude is required.Rate it:

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stare downTo overcome or make uncomfortable by staring intently.Rate it:

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step asideto make room for others as replacements by withdrawing from a position or service; substituted for ‘step down’ or ‘step away’Rate it:

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step on someone's toesTo offend someone or make them feel bad, by doing or saying something that is another person's authorityRate it:

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stir upset in motionRate it:

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stop motionUna técnica de animación que consiste en aparentar el movimiento de objetos estáticos por medio de una serie de imágenes fijas sucesivas.Rate it:

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stop offTo make a short visit somewhere, on the way to another place.Rate it:

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straighten outTo make straight.Rate it:

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stretchTo make inaccurate by exaggeration.Rate it:

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strictim, leviter tangere, attingere, perstringere aliquidto make a cursory mention of a thing; to mention by the way (not obiter or in transcursu).Rate it:

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strike outTo strongly criticize or make a verbal attack, particularly as a response to previous criticism or provocation.Rate it:

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