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silent treatmentA form of social sanction that consists of ignoring a particular individual, neither speaking to that person nor responding to his or her words.Rate it:

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silly seasonA period, usually during the summertime, when news media tend to place increased emphasis on reporting light-hearted, offbeat, or bizarre stories.Rate it:

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sit in forTo substitute; to take somebody's place.Rate it:

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situs locithe situation of a place.Rate it:

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skip townTo leave one's place of residence suddenly, without warning.Rate it:

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slide offTo leave a place, a meeting, etc., without being noticed; to slip away, slip off.Rate it:

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slip awayTo leave a place, or a gathering, without being noticed.Rate it:

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slip intoTo put on some clothes rapidly.Rate it:

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slip offTo leave a place, or a meeting, without being noticedRate it:

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slot inTo put something into its desired placeRate it:

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slot inTo put something into a slot.Rate it:

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snarl upTo put into disarray; contort; confuse; muddle upRate it:

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sneak awayTo leave a place, or a meeting, without being seen or heardRate it:

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sneak outTo leave a place or a gathering while trying to avoid being seen or heard.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 quiet one can hear a pin dropSaid during a lull in a normally bustling place or scene, or as the result of a sudden dramatic or tense moment.Rate it:

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so quiet one could hear a pin dropSaid during a lull in a normally bustling place or scene, or as the result of a sudden dramatic or tense moment.Rate it:

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so-and-soA name used to take the place of an epithet.Rate it:

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someone's jaw droppedsomebody was very surprised; often followed by "to the floor"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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son père lui a coupé les vivresHis father stopped his allowance.Rate it:

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sore-thumbishDistinct in a way that draws negative attention; out of place; conspicuous.Rate it:

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spem alicuius confirmareto strengthen a person in his hopes.Rate it:

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spin upTo reach a sufficient spinning speed for reads and writes to take place.Rate it:

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square oneThe place where one begins; a lack of progress.Rate it:

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squeeze intoTo put on.Rate it:

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stack upTo put a group of abstract things together.Rate it:

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stage-door JohnnyA man who is infatuated with one or more theatrical actresses and who routinely lingers in and around theatres in an effort to meet and form relationships with the female object(s) of his affection.Rate it:

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stage-door JohnnyA man who is infatuated with one or more theatrical actresses and who routinely lingers in and around theatres in an effort to meet and form relationships with the female object of his affection.Rate it:

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stalking horseA candidate put forward to serve a hidden, ulterior purpose in a political campaign, such as testing the field for another potential candidate by gauging voter sentiment or covertly helping another candidate by attracting voters away from a third candidate.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 trialTo be put on trial in a court of law.Rate it:

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standard fareMenu items or dining options which are regularly available in a restaurant or other place where food is served.Rate it:

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statuas inscribere (Verr. 2. 69. 167)to put an inscription on statues.Rate it:

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stay backTo keep one's distance from a place, often because of some danger.Rate it:

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stay onto continue in a place or situation, while others leave.Rate it:

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stay overStay overnight in a place away from one's home, sleep over.Rate it:

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steal someone's thunderTo detract from somebody's accomplishments or glory; to undermine someone.Rate it:

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step outTo exit a place on foot, often for a short time.Rate it:

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stick 'em upPut your hands in the air !Rate it:

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stick byto follow or adhere to somebody or something, to remain loyal and unswerving in one's attitude towards somebody or somethingRate it:

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stick that in your pipe and smoke itAlternative form of put that in your pipe and smoke itRate it:

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stink outTo drive from a place by a stink.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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store awayTo keep a supply of something, in a place or container.Rate it:

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storm inTo enter a place angrily.Rate it:

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stow awayto stow or secure aloof in a safe placeRate it:

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Straight from the Horse's MouthSomething coming directly from the main, authentic or reliable source direct from trustworthy person or placeRate it:

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straighten upto deal with; put in orderRate it:

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