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speak toTo give evidence regarding something; to attest for.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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special deliverySomething-whether desirable or undesirable-which is intentionally given to a specific individual or which an individual receives rapidly and unexpectedly; the personalized, direct quality of the transmission of such an item.Rate it:

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speciem alicuius rei habereto have the appearance of something.Rate it:

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spectator sportSomething, especially a process or activity, which is a popular object of observation; an activity which a person prefers to watch rather than to participate in.Rate it:

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Speedy GonzalesA fast person; someone who does something fast.Rate it:

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

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spice upTo enhance the flavor of something by adding spice to it.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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spit it outTo overcome reluctance to say something particular or to speak in general.Rate it:

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Spitting ImageTo have perfect resemblance with someone, to be exactly like somethingRate it:

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splash outTo spend a lot of money on something desired but not necessary.Rate it:

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spoil the ship for a hap'orth of tarTo have something important fail for want of a small amount of money or effort.Rate it:

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spot checkA cursory inspection or examination or the inspection or examination of a sample of something.Rate it:

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spring to mindTo appear suddenly in one's thoughts, often as an example of something.Rate it:

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spruce upTo refresh, revamp; to freshen or improve something, especially its appearance.Rate it:

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spur onTo spur or urge to do something.Rate it:

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square peg into a round holeThe phrase is typically said, "You cant fit a square peg into a round hole." Often it is shortened to simply "square peg, round hole." Something or someone that does not fit well or at all; something that will not succeed as attempted, except possibly with much force and effort, or alteration of either the peg or the hole or both beyond recognition.Rate it:

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squeak outTo achieve something by a small margin.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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stack upTo compare with something; to measure up. (Often used with "against", "among")Rate it:

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stake a claimTo take an action that asserts a property right in something.Rate it:

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

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stand byTo wait in expectation of some event; to make ready.Rate it:

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stand correctedSaid to acknowledge someone who corrects something that one says or writes that was not correct.Rate it:

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stand from underTo escape something falling or being thrown from above.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 offTo stand some distance apart form something or someone.Rate it:

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

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stand treatTo pay the cost of treating someone to somethingRate it:

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stand upTo bring something up and set it into a standing position.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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standard fareSomething which is normal, routine, or unexceptional; something which is commonly provided or encountered.Rate it:

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stare downTo overcome or make uncomfortable by staring intently.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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start afreshTo start or restart doing something from the beginning or with a clean sheet.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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stave offTo prevent something from happening; to obviate or avert.Rate it:

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stay the distanceTo persist or continue, especially with regard to something difficult.Rate it:

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steal a glanceTo look quickly at someone or something, hoping that nobody notices the action.Rate it:

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steal a march onTo get ahead of someone or something by starting earlier.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 downTo gradually reduce something, a little at a time, as an electronic step down transformer.Rate it:

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step forwardto volunteer for something; to offer one's servicesRate 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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