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scale backTo make a reduction in the amount, extent, etc. of something.Rate it:
scale downTo reduce the size of something whilst maintaining proportion.Rate it:
scale downTo reduce the cost of a process, or the amount spent on something.Rate it:
scale offTo peel offRate it:
scale outTo scale up by adding more servers or nodes.Rate it:
scale upTo increase the size of something whilst maintaining proportionRate it:
scale upTo change a process in order to allow for greater quantitiesRate it:
scandal sheetA tabloid newspaper containing gossip and sensational news stories pertaining especially to well-known people.Rate it:
scanning eyesVery observantRate it:
scapScalp scap due to infectionRate it:
scape goatUsing another excuse for not taking the blame.Rate it:
Scare as Hen's TeethSomething scarce and not found in abundance, a rare thing or non-existentRate it:
scare offTo cause to flee by frightening it.Rate it:
scare offTo deterRate it:
scare out of one's witsTo frighten someone to such an extent that they behave irrationally.Rate it:
scare somebody to deathTo frighten someone very much.Rate it:
scare someone to deathTo frighten someone very much.Rate it:
scare storyA rumour spread by a scaremonger in order to cause anxiety.Rate it:
scare straightTo frighten (someone) to such a degree that a significant improvement in behavior results.Rate it:
scare the bejeebers out ofTo thoroughly terrify.Rate it:
scare the living daylights out ofTo scare something or someone to death.Rate it:
scare the pants offTo scare or startle someone thoroughly.Rate it:
scare the pants off ofTo scare or startle thoroughly.Rate it:
scare the shit out of somebodyscare somebody very badlyRate it:
scare upTo frighten into appearing from cover.Rate it:
scare upTo find or procure while relying on chance to provide the means, especially something not easily found or procured.Rate it:
scared as hellVery scared.Rate it:
scared shitlessVery scared, terrified.Rate it:
scared to deathExtremely frightened.Rate it:
scaredy cata children's word for a person who is easily frightenedRate it:
scarf downTo eat something quickly.Rate it:
scent outTo locate by following a scent.Rate it:
scholar and gentlemanAn admirable, intelligent person.Rate it:
school of hard knocksAn education consisting of real-world experiences, especially harsh experiences.Rate it:
School of Hard KnocksTesting and tough experiences of life that teach you lots of lessonsRate it:
school's outThe school year has come to an end.Rate it:
schoolboy errorA fundamental, simple mistake.Rate it:
scientia potentia estKnowledge is Power; with knowledge or education, one's potential or abilities in life will certainly increase.Rate it:
scissorbillAnd railroad term for someone who refused to join the union or who openly colluded with management to thwart the union.Rate it:
scissorbillSomeone considered contemptible or foolish.Rate it:
scissorbillThe black skimmer bird native to the Atlantic states, USA.Rate it:
SCNRInitialism of sorry, could not resist : used in mock apology for a wisecrack.Rate it:
scoop upto pick up or clear up by scoopingRate it:
scope inTo look through the scope of a rifle.Rate it:
scope outTo examine; to scout; to investigate; to check out.Rate it:
score offTo delete or remove (especially from a list); to score out, strike out or strike off, cross out or cross off; to draw a line through.Rate it:
score offUsed other than as an idiom: see score, off. To score from.Rate it:
score offTo defeat (especially in an argument), get the better of, achieve a success over, gain an advantage or win points over, make a point to the detriment or at the expense of, make appear foolish. Sometimes with particle on (someone).Rate it:
scot-freeTo get away with something completely free from obligation, harm, or penaltyRate it:
scotch broththick soupRate it:

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