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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 ofTo bespeak; show; indicate; foretell; suggest.Rate it:

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speak of the devilAn expression sometimes used when a person mentioned in the current conversation happens to arrive on the scene.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 one's mindTo state one's thoughts or opinions honestly or frankly.Rate it:

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speak outTo assert or promote one's opinion; to make one's thoughts known.Rate it:

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speak out of both sides of one’s mouthto be inconsistent or dishonest in what one says about the same subject or matter, depending on the audience or the circumstanceRate 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 toTo give evidence regarding something; to attest for.Rate it:

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speak toTo resonate with, to strike a chord in.Rate it:

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speak toTo address a particular topic.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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speak too soonTo make a premature assumption which is later proven falseRate it:

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speak upTo talk more loudly or plainly.Rate 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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speak volumesTo express more than one actually said.Rate it:

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speak volumesTo extend beyond the immediate topic under discussion.Rate it:

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speak with a forked tongueTo speak deceptively; to be duplicitous or untruthful.Rate it:

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spear carrierOne who serves in a subordinate or menial role.Rate it:

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spear carrierOne who plays a leading or substantial role as a supporter, proponent, etc. representing a group, cause, or point of view.Rate it:

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special deliveryA particular posted letter or package which is delivered in this manner; a particular act of conveying such letters or packages to one or more recipients.Rate it:

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spell offIn a spelling bee, of two or more participants, to spell words one after the other until a champion is determined. Usually refers to a series of rounds of spelling in which no spellers are eliminated.Rate it:

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spell outFrom its component letters.Rate it:

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spem alicui facere, afferre, inicereto inspire any one with hope.Rate it:

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spem falsam alicui ostendereto rouse a vain, groundless hope in some one's mind.Rate it:

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spem habere in aliquoto set one's hope on some one.Rate it:

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spem proponere alicuito lead some one to expect...Rate it:

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spem suam ponere, collocare in aliquoto set one's hope on some one.Rate it:

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spending money as if it were waterlack of respect for the dollar, frittering away one's paycheck.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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spill one's seedTo masturbate or to ejaculate when the penis has been withdrawn from one's partner.Rate it:

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spill outUsed other than as an idiom: to spill out.Rate it:

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spill outto exit (outside) in large quantitiesRate it:

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spill outto be released without constraintRate it:

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spill the beans / let the cat out of the bagTo let out a secretRate 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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spin downTo diminish in energy; to slow down or peter out; to be gradually canceled or ended.Rate 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 one's wheelsWaste time, money and energy.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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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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splash outTo spend a lot of money on something desired but not necessary.Rate it:

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