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Sleep on ItTo take time in taking a decision , to delay one’s decision or plan because it is yet to be ponder uponRate it:

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snow outTo cover with snowRate it:

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so-and-soA name used to take the place of an epithet.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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split the differenceTo choose an option or take a position roughly midway between two opposed alternatives; to compromise.Rate it:

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spring the trapTo cunningly trick someone or take advantage of a situation in a deceptive wayRate it:

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

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stalking horseA horse used as cover by a hunter stalking game,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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stand in one's own lightTo take a position which is harmful to one's own interests.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 up and be countedTo take significant individual action to help a group effort.Rate it:

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step up to the plateTo contribute; take your turn to do something.Rate it:

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stick it to the manTo take some action intended to defy a source of oppression such as globalization, commercialization, big business or government.Rate it:

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stick one's neck outTo take a risk, putting oneself in a vulnerable position.Rate it:

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Stick to Your GunsTo be firm and determined in your statement in front of opposition, to take stand for your right regardless of troublesRate it:

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Stick Your Neck OutTo willfully take up or invite criticism, to be bold enough to take risk or dangerRate it:

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stop and smell the rosesTo relax; to take time out and enjoy or appreciate life.Rate it:

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stop at nothingTo take any measures to do or achieve something, especially if it involves great risk or danger; to do everything in one's power.Rate it:

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strike one's flagTo take down one's national or other representative flag in order to indicate surrender.Rate it:

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stringed like a puppetMake someone do your stuff, and quietly take over you and your decisions.Rate it:

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studiose (diligenter, enixe, sedulo, maxime) dare operam, ut...to take great pains in order to...Rate it:

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sub inReplace something or take someone's place, especially in sportsRate it:

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suds upTo lather; to cover with sudsRate it:

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sue outTo petition for and take out, or to apply for and obtain.Rate it:

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suis rebus or sibi consulereto take measures for one's safety; to look after one's own interests.Rate it:

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swim with sharksTo take a huge risk.Rate it:

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take a back seatTo be second to someone or something; to be less important or have a lower priority.Rate it:

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Take a BackseatTo be at a secondary position or to be at a level of inferiority as compared to someone elseRate it:

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take a bathTo bathe.Rate it:

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take a bathTo lose a large amount of money in an investment.Rate it:

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take a bead onTo aim a gun at something.Rate it:

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take a biteTo eat a quick, light snack.Rate it:

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take a bowTo accept applause at the end of a performance in a theatre. Often this includes actually bowing to the audience.Rate it:

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take a breathTo inhale and subsequently exhale air.Rate it:

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take a breatherTo take a break; to pause or relax briefly.Rate it:

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take a bulletto sacrifice oneself for another; to put oneself in harm's way in place of anotherRate it:

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take a chanceTo risk; to try something risky.Rate it:

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take a crack atTo attempt or try.Rate it:

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take a crapTo defecate.Rate it:

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take a dim view ofTo dislike; to regard with skepticism, disbelief, disfavor, etc.Rate it:

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take a dirt napTo die.Rate it:

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take a diveTo feign a knockout in order to lose intentionally.Rate it:

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take a diveTo lose or fail intentionally.Rate it:

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take a flyerTo make a choice with an uncertain outcome; to take a chance.Rate it:

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take a flyerTo invest against odds.Rate it:

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take a gambleTo risk; to try something risky.Rate it:

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take a ganderTo take a look; to check or examine.Rate it:

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take a grabUsed other than as an idiom: see take, grab.Rate it:

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take a grabto mark the football, especially overheadRate it:

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