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sticker shockDisgust, shock, or fright upon learning the price of an item offered for sale.Rate it:

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stow awayto obtain passage by secreting oneself inside before departureRate it:

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strictis gladiis in hostem ferrito throw oneself on the enemy with drawn sword.Rate it:

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stuck upSnobbish, conceited; believing oneself to be better than others; haughty.Rate it:

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studere, favere alicuito look favourably upon; to support.Rate it:

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studio ad rem publicam ferrito throw oneself heart and soul into politics.Rate it:

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studiosum esse alicuiusto look favourably upon; to support.Rate it:

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studium, industriam (not diligentiam) collocare, ponere in aliqua reto apply oneself zealously, diligently to a thing.Rate it:

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stumble uponTo discover or find something by accident.Rate it:

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stumble uponTo meet somebody by chance.Rate it:

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subsidere in insidiis (Mil. 19. 49)to place oneself in ambush.Rate it:

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sui (mentis) compotem non esseto lose one's head, be beside oneself.Rate it:

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summon upTo look within oneself to find and put into action a particular positive quality, such as strength, energy or courage.Rate it:

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supersedeo oratione (not dicere)I avoid mentioning...; I prefer not to touch upon...Rate it:

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sure of oneselfSelf-confident.Rate it:

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suspicionem a se removere, depellere, propulsare (Verr. 3. 60. 140)to clear oneself of a suspicion.Rate it:

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take a bulletto sacrifice oneself for another; to put oneself in harm's way in place of anotherRate it:

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take a powderTo leave in a hurry; run away; scram; depart without taking leave or notifying anyone, often with a connotation of avoiding something unpleasant or shirking responsibility.Rate it:

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take aimTo position oneself and/or one's weapon so as to be aimed specifically at a chosen mark or target (which is indicated after 'at')Rate it:

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take coverTo shelter oneselfRate it:

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take it upon oneselfTo assume personal responsibility for a task or action.Rate it:

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take offTo absent oneself from work or other responsibility, especially with permission.Rate it:

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take sidesTo ally oneself with a given opinion, agenda or group; to support one side or viewpoint in a competition or confrontation.Rate it:

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take something in one's strideNot to allow oneself to be set back, daunted, upset or embarrassed by unpleasant or undesirable circumstances.Rate it:

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take the fallTo assume blame for oneself.Rate it:

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take uponTo take charge of an item of business, or an obligation, as a personal initiative.Rate it:

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take upon oneselfTo assume personal responsibility for.Rate it:

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taking a break will reinvigorate youtake a break from looking after a parent who is sickRate it:

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taking the edge offRelieving the pressure; having an alcoholic beverage to calm emotionsRate it:

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taking the gloves offnothing is off limitsRate it:

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taking the rough with the smoothDéfinition manquante ou à compléter. …Rate it:

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taking to ones heelsrunning awayRate it:

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taking upon oneselfventuringRate it:

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talk to oneselfTo say one's thoughts aloud, particularly while also not conversing with anyone else.Rate it:

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tank upTo intoxicate oneself, especially with alcohol.Rate it:

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tape outOf a piece of land, to measure out so as to be able to accurately fire upon itRate it:

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tear awayTo remove oneself reluctantly; often expressed in the negative.Rate it:

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tell againstTo serve as evidence which casts doubt upon.Rate it:

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tempori servire, cedereto accommodate oneself to circumstances.Rate it:

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terram suae dicionis facereto reduce a country to subjection to oneself.Rate it:

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thank one's lucky starsTo be grateful, feel oneself fortunateRate it:

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the law is an assThe law, as created by legislators or as administered by the justice system, cannot be relied upon to be sensible or fair.Rate it:

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the shoemaker's children go barefootOne often neglects those closest to oneself.Rate it:

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throw cold water onTo belittle or dismiss; to cast doubt upon; to debunk.Rate it:

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throw oneself atTo make an embarrassingly desperate attempt to get someone's romantic attention.Rate it:

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throw to the wolvesTo sacrifice someone, especially in an attempt to save oneself.Rate it:

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thumb one's noseTo place a thumb upon the tip of the nose, usually while simultaneous wiggling one's fingers, in a gesture of disrespect.Rate it:

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time flies when you're having funTime seems to pass quicker when one is enjoying oneself.Rate it:

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timor aliquem occupat (B. G. 1. 39)fear comes upon some one.Rate it:

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to not let any grass grow under one's feetto be always active and never delay in taking an actionRate it:

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