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shout from the rooftopsTo announce eagerly and widely; to proclaim.Rate it:

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show a legTo wake up and get out of bed. (Used mostly in the imperative).Rate it:

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show the flagOf a naval vessel or military force, to identify itself by displaying the flag of its country of origin, especially in order to establish an authoritative presence and to exert diplomatic or political influence.Rate it:

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shrivel upTo become completely shriveled; to completely dry up and become wrinkled.Rate it:

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shut the front door!An exclamation of shock and/or disbelief; like saying, "No! Really?!" or "No way!" or "I don't believe it"Rate it:

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shut up and take my moneySaid about something that the speaker wants to buy immediately.Rate it:

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si jeunesse savait, si vieillesse pouvaitIf only the young had experience and the old strength; If things were to be done twice, all would be wise.Rate it:

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si le temps le permetWind and weather permitting.Rate it:

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sí y noyes and noRate it:

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sibling rivalrywhen brothers and/or sisters compete with each other, for affections of their parents or the feeling of superiorityRate it:

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sick and tiredbored to the point of wearinessRate it:

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sick and tiredannoyed or frustrated with something or someone, to the point of losing one's temper or patience.Rate it:

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sick and tiredAn expression of the weary, depressed, shocked, disillusioned, disappointed, oppressed, overworked.Rate it:

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sick noteA note from a doctor certifying the patient is ill, and therefore unable to go to work, school etc.Rate it:

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sidepiecesexDescribes extra-marital or extra-relational physically intimate interaction with one other than one's spouse or longterm partner, with whom one also has some form of established relationship; term, song, and hastag by American Activist Greshun De Bouse to describe one of the acts in which her abusive ex-fiance may have been engaged, while absent from the home daily for 15 hours.Rate it:

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sideways glanceA silent, somewhat disapproving look from someone with body language to boot, which causes one to be somewhat uncomfortable and a bit in wonderment.Rate it:

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Sieg HeilThe greeting Sieg Heil, used in the Third Reich during the Nazi era and by neo-Nazis today.Rate it:

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Sight for Sore EyesA pleasant and good surprise, an unexpected thing that can relieve you of your troubleRate it:

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sign offTerm used to describe the closing of a radio or television station's studios and cessation of a broadcasting signal, usually during the overnight hours.Rate it:

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signa et tabulae (pictae)statues and pictures.Rate it:

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silence is goldenPeace and quiet have immense value.Often the best choice is to say nothing.Rate it:

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silver-tonguedEloquent and articulate.Rate it:

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sim e nãoyes and noRate it:

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singin' the bluesAn individual who seems to dwell too much on the negative aspects of daily life and times:Rate it:

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single outTo select one from a group and treat differently.Rate it:

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six and two threesTwo equivalent choices or situations.Rate it:

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Six of One and a Half of the OtherSomething that is equal, nothing to choose or select between,Rate it:

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six of one, half dozen of anotherIt makes no difference, they're still the same This expression is sometimes said a little differently, but is all the same no matter how it is said. Sometimes people say "half dozen" and sometimes "half a dozen " Also, sometimes the expression is "six of one, half dozen of THE other" and sometimes it is said, "six of one, half a dozen of ANother."Rate it:

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skate one's laneTo mind one's own business; focus on one's own goals and tasks and not worry about what others are doing.Rate it:

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skeleton crewThe minimum number of personnel needed to operate and maintain an item at its most simple operating requirements, such as a ship or business, during an emergency or shut down, and at the same time, to keep vital functions operating.Rate it:

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ski-jump noseA long nose with an inwardly curving ridge and a tip that curves somewhat upward, resembling the shape of a downhill ramp used in the sport of ski jumping.Rate it:

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skimp and saveAlternative form of scrimp and save.Rate it:

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skin and bonesSaid of one who is emaciated; very skinny, as from lack of nutrition.Rate it:

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skinny rabbitan issue that has little significance to an outcome. The issue is not worth discussing. Outcome is 6 one and half dozen the other. There is no meat to the discussion.Rate it:

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skittles partythe party where teenagers or young adults bring with them a lot of random pills, take them, and see what happensRate it:

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skoffedDo sartastically whistle air out of your mouth and look awayRate it:

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skunk at a garden partyWithin a group, someone who is unwelcome and actively avoided.Rate it:

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slack-jawedWith the mouth in an open position and the jaw hanging loosely, especially as indicating bewilderment or astonishment.Rate it:

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slam dunkA high-jump approach to the basket and a one-hand slam of the ball through the hoop!Rate it:

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slam dunkThe act of jumping and forcing the basketball through the rim with emphasis.Rate it:

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slap and tickleMild or playful kissing, cuddling, and other amorous play.Rate it:

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slave to fashionA person who is particularly concerned that his or her clothing and physical appearance conform to the current, accepted style.Rate it:

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sleep camelA person who habitually does with little to no sleep during the week and then makes up by sleeping a lot during the weekend.Rate it:

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sleep like a logTo sleep heavily, long and without disturbance.Rate it:

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sleep tightIf you keep yourself tightly bundled you will sleep warm and rest well.Rate it:

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sleep with the fishesTo be killed and have one's body disposed off in the sea or other body of water.Rate it:

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sleight of handThe required digital dexterity behind magic tricks and illusions.Rate it:

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slice and diceDivide and organise information into smaller parts to better analyse it in various ways waysRate it:

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Sling HashTo serve as a waiter or waitress in small cheap restaurant and serving inexpensive and inelegant foodRate it:

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sling off the bluesIt is not uncommon for individuals to become discouraged, down in the dumps, and want to throw in the towel.Rate it:

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