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sleight of handAny form of skillful deception.Rate it:

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slip throughTo get past an inspection or procedure without any issue.Rate it:

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smooth as silkExtremely smooth (in any sense).Rate it:

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snakes and laddersany situation in which people or events go forward and backward, seemingly at randomRate 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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soap plantAny plant of the genus Chlorogalum, endemic to western North America, especially Chlorogalum pomeridianum, the most widespread species.Rate it:

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soapboxA crate for packing soap, or, by extension, any inexpensive crude platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it, especially when used for speeches.Rate it:

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socialized medicineAn umbrella term for any system of government-run health care.Rate it:

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spaghetti westernNickname for a motion picture produced by an Italian-based company and filmed in Europe, depicting a tale of cowboys and desperadoes set in the American Old West.Rate it:

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spem alicui facere, afferre, inicereto inspire any one with hope.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 offTo prevent any would-be attacker from coming close by adopting an offensive posture.Rate it:

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stand patTo play one's hand without drawing any more cards.Rate it:

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stick in the mudMore generally, one who is slow, old-fashioned, or unprogressive; an old fogey.Rate it:

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Stick-in-the-MudA person with old outdated and orthodox ideas who does not like to accept change, unable to cope up or except something new and modernRate it:

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stone coldVery cold; lacking any semblance of warmth.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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stuffA material for making clothing; any woven textile, but especially a woollen fabric.Rate it:

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subita morteThe sudden death of all or a portion of a contract or other agreement without regard to any other clause continuing or extending the agreement,Rate it:

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Swiss bank accountAny place considered safe or secure to put things in.Rate it:

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take a shot in the darkTo try on something without having any knowledge about the subject.Rate it:

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talk a good gameTo speak emphatically and at length about one's ability, intentions, or achievements, without yet producing any clear evidence or actual results.Rate it:

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talk in circlesTo argue a point by repetition of the same theme, sometimes by using different words, but without making any progress.Rate it:

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teething troublesSmall problems such as are to be expected with some any new and untried system or product.Rate it:

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territorial pissingAny territorial behaviour exhibited by humans.Rate it:

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test bedAny venue, setup, etc. used for experimentation, testing, proving a concept, etc.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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three rsThe basic precepts of any subject matter.Rate it:

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tighten upTo become focused and serious; To stop any vacillation or inconsistency.Rate it:

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tightfistedBeyond thrifty or just frugal, someone unwilling to spend any money.Rate it:

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till the wheels fall offliteral meaning - to drive a car until it won't run any more; figurative meaning - dedicated to the end; indicates relentless effort, commitment to something until it is no longer viable/possible/usableRate it:

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timing is everythingConsideration of other events can greatly influence some desired outcome (such as an audience laughing to a comedian's joke).Telling the old joke about a butt-crack was not a good idea, just as the plumber arrived, Bob.You know what they say: "timing is everything." I'm sure we can find another plumber before the house floods.Rate it:

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tip one's handTo inadvertently reveal any secret, particularly a secret that puts one at an advantage or disadvantage.Rate it:

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to attain one' age of wisdomTo reach an age of maturity, to grow old.Rate it:

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to bootSome variations in usage remain archaic. Old English, Middle English: to help, in addition.Rate it:

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tool aroundTo drive or jaunt about, going from place to place without any specific direction or goal.Rate it:

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traiter quelqu'un de pair à compagnonTo be hail-fellow-well-met with any one; To treat any one on an equal footing.Rate it:

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tredecim annos natus sumI am thirteen years old.Rate it:

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trial by fireAny ordeal which tests one's strength, endurance, or resolve.Rate it:

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tum habebam decem annosI was ten years old at the time.Rate it:

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twilight yearsOld age.Rate it:

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two ha'pennies for a pennyAny money whatsoever.Rate it:

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two pennies to rub togetherA minimal amount of money to live on; any money at all.Rate it:

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two-way streetAny interaction in which both parties give and take equally.Rate it:

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un vieux de la vieilleA veteran of the old Imperial Guard; One of the old brigade.Rate it:

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une noce à tout casser (pop.)A rare old jollification.Rate it:

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une verte vieillesseA hale old age.Rate it:

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up a creek without a paddleIn a difficult situation, without any help. Superlative form of up a creek: most up a creek.Rate it:

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utcumque res cecideritwhatever happens; in any case.Rate it:

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uti aliquo amicoto be friendly with any one.Rate it:

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