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speak now or forever hold your peaceSay something now, if you want to object, or don't ever say anything about it; most commonly said at weddings before the person performing the ceremony pronounces the couple man and wife.Rate it:

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speak of the devil and he appearsAlternative form of speak of the devil.Rate it:

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speak of the devil and he shall appearAlternative form of speak of the devil.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 someone's languageTo talk about concerns, feelings, ideas, etc. which someone understands well and can relate to intimately.Rate it:

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speak toAddress the Topic, List Salient Features, Point-Up the Pros And Cons, Designate The Budgetary Requirements,, Focus On This Aspect, Delineate Definite DangersRate it:

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special deliveryA kind of postal service in which, for an extra fee, letters and packages are delivered in a highly expedited manner by a special courier.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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spic and spanPerfectly clean.Rate it:

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Spick and SpanExtremely neat and clean, very tidyRate it:

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spick and spanAlternative form of spick-and-span.Rate it:

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spick-and-spanClean, spotless; original sense "like new".Rate it:

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spill one's gutsTo confess, or to divulge secrets, typically speaking freely and at length after a change of motive or an incentive.Rate it:

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spin downTo reduce its spinning speed from that required for reading and writing.Rate it:

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spin one's wheelsWaste time, money and energy.Rate it:

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spin upTo reach a sufficient spinning speed for reads and writes to take place.Rate it:

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spinae partiendi et definiendi (Tusc. 5. 8. 22)minute, captious subdivisions and definitions.Rate it:

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spit feathersTo feel very thirsty.Rate it:

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spit feathersTo feel very angry; to sputter angrily.Rate it:

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spit in the windAlternative form of piss in the windRate it:

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spit into the windAlternative form of piss in the windRate 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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spit nailsTo speak or sputter in a very angry manner.Rate it:

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spit outUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see spit,‎ out.Rate it:

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spit outTo say reluctantly.Rate it:

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spit outTo rap; to repeat verses passionately or intensely.Rate it:

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spit outTo say scornfully.Rate it:

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spit outTo eject.Rate it:

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spit the dummyTo a situation childishly, in an angry or frustrated manner.Rate it:

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spit upTo regurgitate or vomit.Rate it:

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spit-and-polishPaying much attention to outward appearance.Rate it:

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spit-shined and polishedShaved, showered, shoes shined, fresh clothing, nicely dressed and dashed with cologne.Rate it:

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Split HairsTo argue or being grumpy about trivial and unimportant differencesRate it:

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split the differenceIn a financial transaction, to settle on an amount midway between the offer and the asking price.Rate it:

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spoil somebody rottenTo overindulge someone, especially when it results in making them selfish and demanding.Rate it:

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spread your wings and soar beyond the starsThis is freedom from your problems by using your skills you've obtained to be successful in life. Learn from your mistakes and use your skills to your advantage. Always have courage and be fearless.Rate it:

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spring feverA feeling of invigoration and restlessness associated with the arrival of the warm weather and renewal of nature in the spring season.Rate it:

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spring forward, fall backA mnemonic to advise how clocks are altered for Daylight Saving Time: time goes forward in the Spring, and back in FallRate it:

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spruce upTo dress or arrange smartly, elegantly, and neatly.Rate it:

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squad and blatherSlippery muddy messRate 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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squaring the circleThe historical problem of how to construct, using compass and ruler, a square having the same area as a given circle.Rate it:

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

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stage-door JohnnyA devoted fan of live theatre and of performing artists, who habitually spends time in and around theatres.Rate it:

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stage-door JohnnyA man who is infatuated with one or more theatrical actresses and who routinely lingers in and around theatres in an effort to meet and form relationships with the female object(s) of his affection.Rate it:

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stage-door JohnnyA man who is infatuated with one or more theatrical actresses and who routinely lingers in and around theatres in an effort to meet and form relationships with the female object of his affection.Rate it:

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stake outTo watch a location and/or people, generally covertly.Rate it:

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stakes are highEstimated costs, investment, time, reputation, competition, government interest, patent rights of others, existing regulations and licensing factors.Rate it:

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stanStan must be one of the most famous Kpop slang. it is an acronym of stalker + fan and is self-explanatory. when kpoppers call themselves Stan, they mean to distinguish themselves from being just an ordinary fan.Rate it:

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stand down!Stand-Down!', Stands4; Cease And Desist. Take No Further Action; Maintain Your Stance; Stand By, Await Orders;Rate it:

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