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run up againstBegin to encounter problems with someone or something.Rate it:

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sack of shitReferencing someone as a terrible person; a democrat.Rate it:

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saddleTo give a responsibility to someone.Rate it:

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salt awayTo save or preserve (especially money) for future use.Rate it:

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salt in the woundSomething that increases someone's pain.Rate it:

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Salt of the EarthSomeone who is considered good, upright and nobleRate it:

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sauve qui peutevery man for himself - more literally "save yourself if you can"; most literally "may he save himself, whoever can"Rate it:

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sauver le dehorsTo save appearances.Rate it:

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save asTo specify a filename for a file, and save it under that name.Rate it:

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save asTo enter a dialog box where the user can specify a filename, and such that when the filename is specified, an appropriate file will be saved with that name.Rate it:

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save by the bellTo rescue or favorably assist (someone) by means of a timely interruption or the sudden termination of difficult circumstances.Rate it:

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save by the bellIn a boxing or wrestling match or similar competition, to ring the bell which concludes the round and thereby to prevent a competitor who has been knocked down from being counted out by the referee.Rate it:

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save downTo write a computer file to disk.Rate it:

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save faceTo take an action or make a gesture intended to preserve one's reputation or honour.Rate it:

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Save for a Rainy DayTo save something for bad time or for a time of need, To keep something in store for future useRate it:

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save itA response given when a person believes that another person is lying or making excuses.Rate it:

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save one's breathTo refrain from speech.Rate it:

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save oneselfTo refrain from having sex until one meets a suitable person to date or betroth or marryRate 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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save someone's skinto prevent an undesirable occurrenceRate it:

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save something for a rainy dayTo save something just in case one may need it.Rate it:

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save the dayTo rescue the situation.Rate it:

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save the furnitureTo salvage something positive from a calamitous situation, especially one involving the reputation or fate of a political party.Rate it:

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save upTo accumulate money, especially for a specific, planned expenditure.Rate it:

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save vs.In certain games, to successfully guard against a particular dangerRate it:

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say cheeseUsed imperatively to elicit a smile from someone for a photograph by their saying "cheese" (the vowel of which, when pronounced as is usual in English, forces a somewhat smile-shaped mouth).Rate it:

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say goodbyeTo separate from someone.Rate it:

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say goodbyeTo wish someone farewell upon their leaving.Rate it:

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scare out of one's witsTo frighten someone to such an extent that they behave irrationally.Rate it:

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scare somebody to deathTo frighten someone very much.Rate it:

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scare someone to deathTo frighten someone very much.Rate it:

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scare straightTo frighten (someone) to such a degree that a significant improvement in behavior results.Rate it:

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scare the living daylights out ofTo scare something or someone to death.Rate it:

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scare the pants offTo scare or startle someone thoroughly.Rate it:

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scaredy cata children's word for a person who is easily frightenedRate it:

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scissorbillAnd railroad term for someone who refused to join the union or who openly colluded with management to thwart the union.Rate it:

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scissorbillSomeone considered contemptible or foolish.Rate it:

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score offTo defeat (especially in an argument), get the better of, achieve a success over, gain an advantage or win points over, make a point to the detriment or at the expense of, make appear foolish. Sometimes with particle on (someone).Rate it:

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screw offTo go away at someone's urging; to bugger off.Rate it:

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screw offTo urge someone to leave.Rate it:

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screw overTo cheat someone, or ruin their chances in a game or other situation.Rate it:

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screw-offSomeone who often fails to do his or her work; someone known to goof off.Rate it:

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scrimp and saveTo scrimp greatly; to economize; to live very frugally, particularly when saving for something.Rate it:

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se fuga recipere (B. G. 1. 11)to save oneself by flight.Rate it:

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see eye to eyeTo agree with someone; to concur; to get along.Rate it:

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See Eye to EyeTo completely agree with someone’s opinion and statementRate it:

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see offTo accompany someone to a point of departure; to ensure someone departs safely.Rate it:

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see someone throughTo suffice for a time.Rate it:

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see someone throughTo constitute ample supply for one for.Rate it:

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