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shoot the moonTo take a risk which may result in great rewards; to succeed after taking such a risk.Rate it:

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shut downTo turn off or stop.Rate it:

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shut offTo stop or turn off by closing something.Rate it:

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shut up and take my moneySaid about something that the speaker wants to buy immediately.Rate it:

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si vous lui en donnez long comme le doigt, il en prendra long comme le brasGive him an inch, he will take an ell.Rate it:

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sibi exemplum sumere ex aliquo or exemplum capere de aliquoto take a lesson from some one's example.Rate it:

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sibi sumere aliquid (Planc. 1. 3)to take upon oneself.Rate it:

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side withTo choose to take the same point of view as.Rate it:

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sides reversed isUsed to turn semordnilaps into palindromes.Rate it:

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sign inTo take some action to access a secured program or web page on a computer; to log in.Rate it:

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sign outTo sign one's name as an indication that one is leaving some location; to take some action to indicate one is leaving a secured program or web page on a computer.Rate it:

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

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skittles partythe party where teenagers or young adults bring with them a lot of random pills, take them, and see what happensRate it:

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Sleep on ItTo take time in taking a decision , to delay one’s decision or plan because it is yet to be ponder uponRate it:

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slowly i turn, step by step, inch by inchTo move deliberately & slowlyRate it:

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so much the worseThat is or would be even worse.Rate it:

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so-and-soA name used to take the place of an epithet.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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split the differenceTo choose an option or take a position roughly midway between two opposed alternatives; to compromise.Rate it:

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spring the trapTo cunningly trick someone or take advantage of a situation in a deceptive wayRate it:

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stake a claimTo take an action that asserts a property right in something.Rate it:

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stand down!Stand-Down!', Stands4; Cease And Desist. Take No Further Action; Maintain Your Stance; Stand By, Await Orders;Rate it:

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stand in one's own lightTo take a position which is harmful to one's own interests.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 up and be countedTo take significant individual action to help a group effort.Rate it:

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star turnAn acting performance which causes the performer to become renowned.Rate it:

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step up to the plateTo contribute; take your turn to do something.Rate it:

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stick it to the manTo take some action intended to defy a source of oppression such as globalization, commercialization, big business or government.Rate it:

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stick one's neck outTo take a risk, putting oneself in a vulnerable position.Rate it:

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Stick to Your GunsTo be firm and determined in your statement in front of opposition, to take stand for your right regardless of troublesRate it:

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Stick Your Neck OutTo willfully take up or invite criticism, to be bold enough to take risk or dangerRate it:

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stop and smell the rosesTo relax; to take time out and enjoy or appreciate life.Rate it:

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stop at nothingTo take any measures to do or achieve something, especially if it involves great risk or danger; to do everything in one's power.Rate it:

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strike one's flagTo take down one's national or other representative flag in order to indicate surrender.Rate it:

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stringed like a puppetMake someone do your stuff, and quietly take over you and your decisions.Rate it:

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studiose (diligenter, enixe, sedulo, maxime) dare operam, ut...to take great pains in order to...Rate it:

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style upTo render stylish, to give a fashionable turn to.Rate it:

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sub inReplace something or take someone's place, especially in sportsRate it:

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suck outTo win a hand, usually on a showdown, by hitting a card on the turn or river to make a better hand than one's opponent, even though one had a significantly inferior hand on the flop.Rate it:

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sue outTo petition for and take out, or to apply for and obtain.Rate it:

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suis rebus or sibi consulereto take measures for one's safety; to look after one's own interests.Rate it:

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swim with sharksTo take a huge risk.Rate it:

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switch offTo turn a switch to the "off" position in order to stop or disable a device.Rate it:

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switch onTo turn a switch to the "on" position in order to start or enable a device.Rate it:

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take a back seatTo be second to someone or something; to be less important or have a lower priority.Rate it:

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Take a BackseatTo be at a secondary position or to be at a level of inferiority as compared to someone elseRate it:

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take a bathTo bathe.Rate it:

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take a bathTo lose a large amount of money in an investment.Rate it:

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take a bead onTo aim a gun at something.Rate it:

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take a biteTo eat a quick, light snack.Rate it:

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