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stick byto follow or adhere to somebody or something, to remain loyal and unswerving in one's attitude towards somebody or somethingRate 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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sticking pointA disputed issue or state of affairs that causes an interruption or outright impasse in progress towards some goal or resolution, especially in negotiation or argumentation.Rate it:

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strap on a pairTo be brave; to show some courage, especially in a situation where one has so far failed to do so.Rate it:

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strike outTo draw a line through some text such as a printed or written sentence, with the purpose of deleting that text from the rest of the document.Rate it:

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strike upTo start something with somebody else. Usually a conversation or relationship.Rate it:

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string alongTo keep somebody falsely believing that one has certain intentions.Rate it:

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studio alicuius rei aliquem incendereto make some one enthusiastic for a thing.Rate it:

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stuffed shirtOne who is overly official or officious; somebody in charge but not necessarily in power or effective.Rate it:

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stumble acrossTo meet somebody by chance.Rate it:

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stumble againstTo meet somebody by chance.Rate it:

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stumble onTo meet somebody by chance.Rate it:

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stumble uponTo meet somebody by chance.Rate it:

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sub imperio et dicione alicuius esseto be subject to some one, under some one's dominion.Rate it:

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subiectum esse, obnoxium esse imperio or dicioni alicuius (not simply alicui)to be subject to some one, under some one's dominion.Rate it:

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subita morte exstinguito be cut off by sudden death.Rate it:

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subsidium alicui summittereto send relief to some one.Rate it:

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suck upTo adulate or flatter somebody excessively, generally to obtain some personal benefit or favour.Rate it:

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sui potestatem facere, praebere alicuito give audience to some one.Rate it:

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summa necessitudine aliquem contingereto stand in very intimate relations to some one.Rate it:

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summo iure agere cum aliquo (cf. summum ius, summa iniuria)to proceed against some one with the utmost rigour of the law; to strain the law in one's favour.Rate it:

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supplicium sumere de aliquoto exact a penalty from some one.Rate it:

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sushi tuna saku blockIt is a tuna cut that is sold and it is used to make sushi or poke. This tuna can be yellowfin (Ahi in Hawaiian language) or bluefin.Rate it:

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suspicio (alicuius rei) cadit in aliquem, pertinet ad aliquema suspicion falls on some one.Rate it:

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T-minusUsually specifies the remaining time until some future event.Rate it:

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tâchez de faire quelques provisionsTry and collect some provisions.Rate it:

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tag teamTwo or more people or groups acting alternately to accomplish some task.Rate it:

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tail inTo fasten by one of the ends into a wall or some other support.Rate it:

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take backTo cause to remember some past event or time.Rate it:

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take fiveTo take a five-minute break from some activity, take a short break from some activity.Rate it:

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take it awayTo begin, especially used to launch a performance of some sort (usually imperative and/or exclamatory).Rate it:

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take one for the teamTo accept some chore or hardship for the sake of one's friends or colleagues.Rate it:

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take somebody's word for itTo believe what somebody tells one.Rate it:

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take the baitTo accept something offered, especially secretly or deceptively, to cause some action by the acceptor.Rate it:

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take to taskTo lecture, berate, admonish, or hold somebody accountable for his or her actions.Rate it:

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take upThat which takes up or tightens; specifically, a device in a sewing machine for drawing up the slack thread as the needle rises, in completing a stitch.Rate it:

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talk somebody under the tableWith excessive talk or numerous arguments.Rate it:

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tear a strip off somebodyTo scold vigorously.Rate it:

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tecto, (in) domum suam aliquem recipere (opp. prohibere aliquem tecto, domo)to welcome to one's house (opp. to shut one's door against some one).Rate it:

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teething troublesSmall problems such as are to be expected with some any new and untried system or product.Rate it:

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tell you whatIntroduces a compromise or arrangement where the interlocutor has some benefit or advantage.Rate it:

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terror incidit alicuiterror, panic seizes some one.Rate it:

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terror invadit in aliquem (rarely alicui, after Livy aliquem)terror, panic seizes some one.Rate it:

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testibus teneri, convictum esseto be convicted by some one's evidence.Rate it:

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testimonium dicere pro aliquoto give evidence on some one's behalf.Rate it:

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that’ll doCut it out, that’s enough, behaveRate it:

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the cat that got the creamSmug person that is pleased with themselves over some achievement. Proud at a recent accomplishment.Rate it:

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the dogs bark, but the caravan goes onLife goes on, even if some will try to stop or talk against progress.Rate it:

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the early bird gets the wormWhoever arrives first has the best chance of success; some opportunities are only available to the first competitors.Rate it:

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the fingerAn obscene gesture, typically consisting of extending the middle finger at somebody.Rate it:

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