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rumble onTo continue for too long, especially of a debate or discussion that has little likelihood of reaching an acceptable conclusion.Rate it:

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run agroundFor a vessel to be immobilized by water too shallow to allow it to float.Rate it:

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sed lābor longiusbut that takes us too far.Rate it:

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sermonem producere in multam noctem (Rep. 6. 10. 10)to prolong a conversation far into the night.Rate it:

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SFAIAAInitialism of so far as I am aware.Rate it:

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shark baitA lone swimmer or surfer far from shore, a shark baiter.Rate it:

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shark baiterA lone swimmer or surfer far from shore; shark bait.Rate it:

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she’ll go farShe will excelRate it:

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shoot off at the mouthTo boast, or brag, or talk too much.Rate it:

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shy bairns get nowtIf you're too shy, or don't ask, you will not get what you want.A' forgot te ask hor for me money back!Wye, shy bairns get nowtRate 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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Sky is the LimitNo limits to achieve your goals, to go far away in reaching your destinationRate it:

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slap on the wristA mild or too-mild punishment; a reprimand.Rate it:

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sleep under the same bridgea critique of a law where circumstances are ignored.Rate it:

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sleep under the same bridgeTo be formally, but not actually, equal under the law.Rate it:

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snowed underHave too much work.Rate it:

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so farUntil now; previously; yet.Rate it:

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so faras yet; up till nowRate it:

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so far so goodUp to this point, all is OK.Well, you've packed your bags for the holiday, bought your tickets, reserved the hotel and put the dog in kennels. So far so good, now let's get to Minorca without any troubles.Rate it:

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so is lifeUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see so,‎ life. i.e. life is, as well; life is too.Rate it:

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social distanceTo stay far from someoneRate it:

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sommergere di cazzateTo talk excessively or far more than is wanted or appreciated.Rate it:

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sooner or laterEventually, at some undetermined point in the not-too-distant future.Rate it:

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soplar y sorber, no puede seryou can't have your cake and eat it tooRate it:

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speak too soonTo make a premature assumption which is later proven falseRate it:

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spin a yarnTo tell or create a story, especially one which is lengthy or far-fetched.Rate it:

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staircase witThinking of an idea or course of action too late to use it effectively, or the tendency to do so.Rate it:

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stone's throwA short distance, roughly equivalent to how far a person can throw a stone.Rate it:

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strap on a pairTo be brave; to show some courage, especially in a situation where one has so far failed to do so.Rate it:

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streets aheadFar superior; much better or more advanced.Rate it:

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streets behindfar inferior, much lesserRate it:

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studio alicuius rei provectus summy zeal for a thing has led me too far.Rate it:

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swallow your pride!To accept that you have to do something that you think is embarrassing or that you think you are too good to do.Rate it:

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talk someone's ear offTo talk excessively or far more than is wanted or appreciated.Rate it:

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tfbInitialism of too f***ing bad.Rate it:

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the apple does not fall far from the treeA child grows up to be similar to its parents, both in behavior and in physical characteristics.Rate it:

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the apple doesn't fall far from the treeA child grows up to be very similar to its parents in the way they act and in their physical abilities.Rate it:

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the cat's out of the bagIt is too late.Rate it:

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the genie's out of the bottleIt is too late.Rate it:

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the lady doth protest too muchIt is suspected that, because someone is insisting too much about something, the opposite of what he or she is saying must be true.Rate it:

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the lady doth protest too much, methinksAlternative form of the lady doth protest too muchRate it:

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the nut does not fall far from the tree!The human demeanor, conduct, mannerisms, appearances, tendencies, genes, in many instances often closely resemble those of the immediate forbears.Rate it:

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the rest is historyUsed to indicate that one does not need to give extra details about a story as it is too complicated or already well-known.Rate it:

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the straw that broke the camel's backA small and seemingly insignificant addition to a burden that renders it too much to bear; the small thing which causes failure, or causes inability or unwillingness to endure any more of something.Rate it:

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the whole world and his dogEverybody; too many people; a huge crowd.Rate it:

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the world is not in need of opinions but prayers.The world is not in need of opinions but prayers. No opinion has changed the world so far, but a prayer can change everything, what is more powerful than praying to God? Don't argue with your enemies, don't argue with your friends, your children, your husband, your thoughts, your dreams, just pray.Rate it:

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this too shall passNothing, good or bad, lasts forever. Used to indicate that a current situation or event, no matter how wonderful or horrible it is, will not last forever.Rate it:

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this too shall pass awayAlternative form of this too shall pass.Rate it:

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tiré par les cheveuxfar-fetchedRate it:

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