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purple stateSomewhat whimsical synonym for swing state. (In the modern United States) a state that may support the Democratic or Republican Party (purple states, states that vote for Democratic or Republican Party in general, being red states in some given elections and blue states in other given elections).Rate it:

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put acrossTo explain or state something clearly and understandably.Rate it:

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put down toTo state the cause of a situation.Rate it:

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put overto state, or explain a concept in a clear, understandable manner.Rate it:

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rector civitatis (De Or. 1. 48. 211)the head of the state.Rate it:

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red stateA state of the United States voting Republican in a given election, or tending to vote Republican in general.Rate it:

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rei publicae praeesseto have the management of the state.Rate it:

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rem publicam alicui permittereto give some one unlimited power in state affairs.Rate it:

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rem publicam augere, amplificareto aggrandise, extend the power of the state.Rate it:

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rem publicam constituereto give the state a constitution.Rate it:

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rem publicam funditus evertereto completely overthrow the government, the state.Rate it:

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rem publicam gerere, administrare, regere, tractare, gubernareto govern, administer the state.Rate it:

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rem publicam in libertatem vindicare a or ex dominationeto deliver the state from a tyranny.Rate it:

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rem publicam labefactareto shake the stability of the state.Rate it:

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rem publicam legibus et institutis temperare (Tusc. 1. 1. 2)to give the state a constitution.Rate it:

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rem publicam perturbareto throw the state into confusion.Rate it:

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rem publicam quaestui habereto enrich oneself at the expense of the state.Rate it:

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rem publicam tueri, stabilireto defend, strengthen the state.Rate it:

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rem publicam vexareto damage the state.Rate it:

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render unto CaesarTo give to one's state or government, especially in the form of a tax payment.Rate it:

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res dubiae, perditae, afflictaea critical position; a hopeless state of affairs.Rate it:

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res eo or in eum locum deducta est, ut...the matter has gone so far that...; the state of affairs is such that...Rate it:

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res publica stat (opp. iacet)the state is secure.Rate it:

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return to formA return to a former, brilliant state.Rate it:

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return to formTo go back to a better, original state.Rate it:

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Richard of York gave battle in vainA mnemonic phrase to help remember the order of the seven colours of the rainbow: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet.Rate it:

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right as a trivetin perfect state.Rate it:

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roll backTo return to a prior state.Rate it:

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roygbivA mnemonic for the sequence of colors in the rainbow: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet.Rate it:

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scream blue murderTo protest loudly or angrily.Rate it:

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screw upTo twist into a contorted state.Rate it:

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se changer les idéesto start a new activity in order to change one's state of mind, to take a break from doing something boring or to escape from a displeasing situation.Rate it:

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second childhoodA childlike state in any adult, resulting from mental illness, trauma, or other conditions.Rate it:

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second childhoodThe period or state of cognitive decline of an elderly person, characterized by childlike judgment and behavior.Rate it:

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seismic shiftA fundamental reorientation of a state of affairs.Rate it:

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set forthTo state; describe; give an account of.Rate it:

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side effectA change in state caused by a function call (typically "side-effect").Rate it:

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snap out ofTo terminate a mood or emotional state suddenly.Rate it:

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something is rotten in the state of DenmarkSomething is not right, seriously amiss, especially when leading to suspicion of motive.Rate it:

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something's fishy in denmarkA shortened version of the expression, "There's something rotten in the state of Denmark"; the speaker is suspicious that there is or appears to be something wrong, amiss, illegal or dishonestRate it:

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sore pointA state of affairs, action, or belief which is an enduring basis for disagreement or dissatisfaction.Rate it:

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South TibetUsed other than as an idiom: see south, Tibet. (the southern part of Tibet)(in particular, in the People's Republic of China) Those areas located south of the McMahon Line, which are now administered by the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh, and which were formerly part of the Tibetan cultural area.Rate it:

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South TibetThose areas located south of the McMahon Line, which are now administered by the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh, and which were formerly part of the Tibetan cultural area.Rate it:

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speak one's mindTo state one's thoughts or opinions honestly or frankly.Rate it:

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stars in one's eyesThe state of being overly or extremely impressed with something; enchanted with romance.Rate it:

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state of affairsA specific situation; a set of circumstances.Rate it:

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state of disrepairSomething in need of repair. Typically referring to a mechanical object or system (like a car or home) that has broken down or doesn't work anymore.Rate it:

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state of the unionAddress given by US president annually in January to explain to the country the current status of the US government, and how it relates to the worldRate it:

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statum rei publicae convellereto endanger the existence of the state.Rate it:

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stew in one's juicesTo be alone and self-absorbed in an uncomfortable state of mind, especially while experiencing the unpleasant effects of one's own actions.Rate it:

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