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spill overTo enter into another zone by way of accident or overcrowding; to overflow.Rate it:
spill the beansTo reveal a secret; to disclose.Rate it:
spill the beansRelate all the facts of a controversial incident previously held in strict secrecy.Rate it:
Spill the BeansTo reveal a secret to someone who is not reliable or trustworthyRate it:
spill the beans / let the cat out of the bagTo let out a secretRate it:
spill the teaTo disclose information, especially of a sensitive nature.Rate it:
spin a yarnTo tell or create a story, especially one which is lengthy or far-fetched.Rate it:
spin doctornews managerRate it:
spin doctorpolitical news managerRate it:
spin downTo reduce its speed of rotation.Rate it:
spin downTo diminish in energy; to slow down or peter out; to be gradually canceled or ended.Rate it:
spin downTo reduce its spinning speed from that required for reading and writing.Rate it:
spin offTo create as a by-product or a secondary derived work.Rate it:
spin one's wheelsTo make no progress despite making an effort; to get nowhere.Rate it:
spin one's wheelsWaste time, money and energy.Rate it:
spin outto prolong, make longer (in time)Rate it:
spin roundto rotate; to revolveRate it:
spin upTo reach a sufficient spinning speed for reads and writes to take place.Rate it:
spin upTo power up, launch, or instantiate.Rate it:
spinal columnbackboneRate it:
spine-tinglingNervy or scary.Rate it:
spine-tinglingScary, exciting or exhilarating.Rate it:
spinning my wheelsWorking hard but not getting anywhereRate it:
spirit awayTo remove without anyone's noticing.Rate it:
spit feathersTo feel very thirsty.Rate it:
spit feathersTo feel very angry; to sputter angrily.Rate it:
spit in the windAlternative form of piss in the windRate it:
spit into the windAlternative form of piss in the windRate it:
spit it outTo overcome reluctance to say something particular or to speak in general.Rate it:
spit nailsTo speak or sputter in a very angry manner.Rate it:
spit outUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see spit,‎ out.Rate it:
spit outTo say reluctantly.Rate it:
spit outTo rap; to repeat verses passionately or intensely.Rate it:
spit outTo say scornfully.Rate it:
spit outTo eject.Rate it:
spit the dummyTo a situation childishly, in an angry or frustrated manner.Rate it:
spit upTo regurgitate or vomit.Rate it:
spit-and-polishPaying much attention to outward appearance.Rate it:
spit-shined and polishedShaved, showered, shoes shined, fresh clothing, nicely dressed and dashed with cologne.Rate it:
spitsticka man's penisRate it:
spitting cotton or spittin' cottonVery thirsty. Used in the Southern USA.Rate it:
spitting distanceA short distance.Rate it:
Spitting ImageTo have perfect resemblance with someone, to be exactly like somethingRate it:
splash downThe act of landing in water.Rate it:
splash downTo land in water.Rate it:
splash downTo appear, seemingly from nowhere.Rate it:
splash outTo spend a lot of money on something desired but not necessary.Rate it:
splice the mainbraceTo have a drink.Rate it:
splinter upTo attach splints to a broken limb in order to allow it to grow together.Rate it:
split hairsTedious details; minutiae.Rate it:

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