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speak of the devilAn expression sometimes used when a person mentioned in the current conversation happens to arrive on the scene.Rate it:
speak of the devil and he appearsAlternative form of speak of the devil.Rate it:
speak of the devil and he shall appearAlternative form of speak of the devil.Rate it:
speak one's mindTo state one's thoughts or opinions honestly or frankly.Rate it:
speak outTo assert or promote one's opinion; to make one's thoughts known.Rate it:
speak out of both sides of one’s mouthto be inconsistent or dishonest in what one says about the same subject or matter, depending on the audience or the circumstanceRate it:
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:
speak someone's languageTo talk about concerns, feelings, ideas, etc. which someone understands well and can relate to intimately.Rate it:
speak toTo give evidence regarding something; to attest for.Rate it:
speak toTo address a particular topic.Rate it:
speak toTo resonate with, to strike a chord in.Rate it:
speak toAddress the Topic, List Salient Features, Point-Up the Pros And Cons, Designate The Budgetary Requirements,, Focus On This Aspect, Delineate Definite DangersRate it:
speak too soonTo make a premature assumption which is later proven falseRate it:
speak upTo talk more loudly or plainly.Rate it:
speak upTo make oneself or one's opinions known; to advocate or assert oneself.Rate it:
speak volumesTo express more than one actually said.Rate it:
speak volumesTo extend beyond the immediate topic under discussion.Rate it:
speak with a forked tongueTo speak deceptively; to be duplicitous or untruthful.Rate it:
spear carrierA person in a play or movie with a minimal part; an extra.Rate it:
spear carrierOne who serves in a subordinate or menial role.Rate it:
spear carrierOne who plays a leading or substantial role as a supporter, proponent, etc. representing a group, cause, or point of view.Rate it:
special constablespart-time police volunteersRate it:
special deliveryA kind of postal service in which, for an extra fee, letters and packages are delivered in a highly expedited manner by a special courier.Rate it:
special deliveryA particular posted letter or package which is delivered in this manner; a particular act of conveying such letters or packages to one or more recipients.Rate it:
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:
special needsNeeds for special care, services or accommodations.Rate it:
spectator sportA sporting activity which has a relatively high ratio of watchers to direct participants.Rate it:
spectator sportAn activity which consists of watching or observing.Rate it:
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:
speech is silverspeech is valuable.Rate it:
speech is silverspeech is deceptive.Rate it:
speed freakAlternative spelling of speedfreak.Rate it:
speed freakA person who enjoys driving, riding motorcycles, etc. at high speeds.Rate it:
speed merchantSomeone who runs, drives or moves in a given way very fast.Rate it:
speed queen The feminine form of speed freak; a drug addict, that abuses stimulants/uppers in particular.Rate it:
speed upTo accelerate, to increase speed.Rate it:
Speedy GonzalesA fast person; someone who does something fast.Rate it:
spell offIn a spelling bee, of two or more participants, to spell words one after the other until a champion is determined. Usually refers to a series of rounds of spelling in which no spellers are eliminated.Rate it:
spell offTo participate in a spelling bee.Rate it:
spell outFrom its component letters.Rate it:
spend a pennyTo use the toilet.Rate it:
spend thriftA person who spends money quickly, foolishly or indiscriminately; to waste money without regard of the consequences.Rate it:
spending money as if it were waterlack of respect for the dollar, frittering away one's paycheck.Rate it:
spew upto vomitRate it:
spic and spanPerfectly clean.Rate it:
spice upTo enhance the flavor of something by adding spice to it.Rate it:
spice upTo make more exotic, fun or extravagant.Rate it:
spick and spanAlternative form of spick-and-span.Rate it:
Spick and SpanExtremely neat and clean, very tidyRate it:
spick-and-spanClean, spotless; original sense "like new".Rate it:

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