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rob peter to pay paulTo solve a problem in a way that makes another problem worse.Rate it:

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rock upTo work one's way vertically up a chimney or cleft using a rocking movement.Rate it:

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rode hard and put away wetA graphic way of saying someone is exhausted or. overworkedRate it:

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Rose-Colored GlassesLooking life in a positive manner; seeming something in a desirable and better way; expectations and hopefulness about something Rate it:

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rose-colored glassesAn optimistic perception of something; a positive opinion; seeing something in a positive way, often thinking of it as better than it actually is.Rate it:

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rub off onTo adapt to a way of behaving after constant exposure to it.Rate it:

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rub somebody the wrong wayTo bother, disturb, irritate, or annoy.Rate it:

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rub someone the wrong wayTo bother, disturb, irritate, or annoy.Rate it:

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rub the wrong wayTo annoy someone without intending to.Rate it:

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Rub the Wrong WayIrritating someone or annoying an individual; handling someone in an insensitive mannerRate it:

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rub up the wrong wayTo annoy or anger someoneRate it:

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run around like a chicken with its head cut offTo act in a haphazard or aimless way; to act frantically or without control.Rate it:

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run for one's lifeTo run away desperately from danger.Rate it:

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run for one's lifeTo attempt to escape an extremely bad situationRate it:

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rusticatio, vita rusticanacountry life (of casual, temporary visitors).Rate it:

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s'accorder comme chien et chatTo live a cat and dog life.Rate it:

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salus, caput, vita alicuius agitur, periclitatur, in discrimine est or versatura man's life is at stake, is in very great danger.Rate it:

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salutem, vitam suam in discrimen offerre (not exponere)to risk one's life.Rate it:

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save someone's baconTo save someone's life.Rate it:

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save someone's skinTo save someone's life.Rate it:

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School of Hard KnocksTesting and tough experiences of life that teach you lots of lessonsRate it:

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scientia potentia estKnowledge is Power; with knowledge or education, one's potential or abilities in life will certainly increase.Rate it:

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screw backTo cue the cue ball in such a way as to impart backspin. On impact, the ball will follow a reverse trajectory according to the spin.Rate it:

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se faire jour à travers la fouleTo force one’s way through the crowd.Rate it:

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se frayer un chemin avec les coudesTo elbow one’s way through a crowd.Rate it:

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se la vìc’est la vie; such is lifeRate it:

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se suponeit is supposed to be that wayRate it:

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se vita privareto take one's own life.Rate it:

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see one's way clear toTo commit oneself to.Rate it:

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see which way the cat jumpsTo delay taking action until something else happens first.Rate it:

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see you later alligatora fun, rhyming way of saying goodbye, the response to which is "In a while, crocodile" (from another phrases.com entry)Rate it:

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sermo inductus a tali exordiothe conversation began in this way.Rate it:

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set for lifePossessing sufficient resources, especially financial, to last a lifetime.Rate it:

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set upTo begin business or a scheme of life.Rate it:

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sex pactan agreement about having sex with particular frequency, or in a particular way regardless of circumstancesRate it:

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shabby chica style of furniture or other things that are intentionally made to look old or shabby in an obviously fake wayRate it:

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she came in from the cold with her bold, brazen, out-spoken, take on the world positive attitude.Speaking her mind, daring to take on/face challenges, speaking up and speaking out, not staying shut to anyone, ready/willing to face whatever life/anyone dishes out to her.Rate it:

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she was batting her eyes like a frog in a hailstorm.A phrase used to describe a woman flirting with a man in a most obvious way to the point that it’s comical.Rate it:

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shit listOne is on another’s “bad side”; someone is angry with another; S-list, for short, is another way of saying it without swearingRate it:

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shushA nice way of saying shut up, be quiet, lower your voice, keep your mouth shut.Rate it:

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shut the front door!An exclamation of shock and/or disbelief; like saying, "No! Really?!" or "No way!" or "I don't believe it"Rate it:

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sic vita hominum estthat is the way of the world; such is life.Rate it:

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sick puppyIn a morbid or gruesome way.Rate it:

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silver tongueThe trait of being clever at speaking, often in a deceitful way.Rate it:

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silver-tongueThe trait of being clever at speaking, often in a deceitful way.Rate it:

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singin' the bluesAn individual who seems to dwell too much on the negative aspects of daily life and times:Rate it:

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six ways to sundaythoroughly, completely, in every way imaginableRate it:

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Skate on Thin IceTo opt to choose a risky or a dangerous way, taking big chance for somethingRate it:

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smack downTo defeat utterly and decisively, especially in a humiliating way.Rate it:

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smooch ma hoopAnother way of saying kiss my assRate it:

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