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sort oneself outTo organize or solve one's personal problems.Rate it:

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sort outTo organise or separate into groups, as a collection of items, so as to make tidy.Rate it:

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Spare the Rod and Spoil the ChildTo give corporal punishment to someone in orders to make him learn something, or civilized himRate it:

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spark upto make more exotic or funRate it:

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speak for oneselfExpressing disagreement with an opinion expressed by another.Rate it:

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speak for oneselfTo provide an opinion only on one's own behalf.Rate it:

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speak outTo assert or promote one's opinion; to make one's thoughts known.Rate it:

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speak softly and carry a big stickDo not boast or utter verbal threats, but do make others aware that you are prepared to use physical force if necessary.Rate it:

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speak too soonTo make a premature assumption which is later proven falseRate it:

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speak upTo make oneself or one's opinions known; to advocate or assert oneself.Rate it:

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spice upTo make more exotic, fun or extravagant.Rate it:

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spiff upto decorate or otherwise make more attractiveRate it:

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spin one's wheelsTo make no progress despite making an effort; to get nowhere.Rate it:

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spin outto prolong, make longer (in time)Rate it:

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sprunt upTo draw oneself up suddenly, as in anger or defiance; to bristle up.Rate it:

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squeal like a stuck pigTo utter loud, high-pitched squeals.Rate it:

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squeeze inTo force in, stretch something to make something larger fit.Rate it:

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squeeze upTo move closer together, in order to make more space for someone else.Rate it:

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squig outTo weird out or disgust; to make feel uneasy and squeamish.Rate it:

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stand asideTo step sideways to make a space for someone else.Rate it:

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stand asideTo temporarily recuse oneself from action or decision-making in some domain.Rate it:

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stand byTo wait in expectation of some event; to make ready.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 one's groundFinding oneself in a disagreement, confrontation, at odds with others, accused of misfeasance/malfeasance.Rate it:

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stand to reasonTo make sense; to seem logical, reasonable, or rational.Rate it:

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stand up and be countedTo publicly make known one's views, contributions, or vote, especially in a contentious situation where fortitude is required.Rate it:

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stare downTo overcome or make uncomfortable by staring intently.Rate it:

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steely-eyedHaving a hard, strong, and determined look about oneself.Rate it:

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step asideto make room for others as replacements by withdrawing from a position or service; substituted for ‘step down’ or ‘step away’Rate it:

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step backTo prevent oneself from becoming emotionally involved in a certain situation.Rate it:

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step on someone's toesTo offend someone or make them feel bad, by doing or saying something that is another person's authorityRate it:

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step overTo relocate oneself to a position of a few steps away; step asideRate 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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stop offTo make a short visit somewhere, on the way to another place.Rate it:

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

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straighten outTo make straight.Rate it:

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stretchTo make inaccurate by exaggeration.Rate it:

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strictim, leviter tangere, attingere, perstringere aliquidto make a cursory mention of a thing; to mention by the way (not obiter or in transcursu).Rate it:

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

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strike outTo strongly criticize or make a verbal attack, particularly as a response to previous criticism or provocation.Rate it:

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strike outTo begin to make one's way.Rate it:

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Strike While the Iron is HotTo avail the opportunity at the right time, to make use of a favorable conditionRate 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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stroke of geniusA great idea, smart decision, epiphany, or eureka moment. To make something brilliant or to create a successful concept.Rate it:

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

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

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

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

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