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step overA dribbling move, or feint, in football (soccer), used to fool a defensive player into thinking the offensive player, in possession of the ball, is going to move in a direction he does not intend to move in.Rate it:

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stepping razorA dangerous person, who is not to be messed with.Rate it:

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stick in the mudA person unwilling to participate in activities, often because he or she believes the activity is not wholly kosher; a party pooper.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Stick-in-the-MudA person with old outdated and orthodox ideas who does not like to accept change, unable to cope up or except something new and modernRate it:

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stop offTo fill with sand, where a part of the cavity left by the pattern is not wanted for the casting.Rate it:

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stopping the inkStopping something with no explanation at all.Rate it:

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straight faceA face that is expressionless, especially not laughing.Rate it:

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Straight from the ShoulderTo be telling something frankly and honestly, not lying about anything, to be candid or just with someoneRate it:

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stretch of the imaginationUsed to ​describe things that are ​definitely not ​possible or ​correct.Rate it:

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strictim, leviter tangere, attingere, perstringere aliquidto make a cursory mention of a thing; to mention by the way (not obiter or in transcursu).Rate it:

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strike outTo fail; to be refused a request or to have a proposal not be accepted, in particular a request for a date.Rate it:

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stuffed shirtOne who is overly official or officious; somebody in charge but not necessarily in power or effective.Rate it:

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style it outTo pretend not to be embarrassed; to deny that an embarrassing thing ever happened.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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suck downTo drink all of something quickly.Rate it:

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suck inTo cause someone to become slowly more and more involved in a business or situation that is often not to that person's liking.Rate it:

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sucker punchA disabling punch targeting a place which is not normally acceptable in a "fair fight", such as on the back of the head.Rate it:

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supplicationem indicere ad omnia pulvinaria (Liv. 27. 4)to proclaim a public thanksgiving at all the street-shrines of the gods.Rate it:

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suspicionem ex animo delereto banish all feeling of prejudice from the mind.Rate it:

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swear downTo promise that something is not true.Rate it:

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sweep outto remove someone outside of a place (where they are not wanted)Rate it:

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sweep the boardTo win all the prizes in a competition.Rate it:

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sweep the boardTo get enough votes in an election to gain all the seats.Rate it:

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swim like a bricknot able to swimRate it:

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take a long walk off a short pierUsed to tell someone to go away, or that their request will not be met.Rate it:

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take a numberRecognize that many others are in the same situation; recognize that one's concerns are not of high priority; be prepared to wait.Rate it:

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take awayTo make someone leave a place and go somewhere else. Usually not with the person's consent.Rate it:

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take it easyImmediately calm yourself down; your state of panic does not help.Rate it:

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take out an onionSuggests that the performer of the action is not sincere in their grief.Rate it:

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take something in one's strideNot to allow oneself to be set back, daunted, upset or embarrassed by unpleasant or undesirable circumstances.Rate it:

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take the cash and let the credit goExploit and enjoy the opportunities and pleasures available here and now and do not invest effort pursuing prospective future gratifications.Rate it:

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take to the matto confront or argue hard for something or until someone wins; all these ways are proper ways to use the phrase: To take someone or something to the mat or to go to the mat for somethingRate it:

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talk is cheapIt is easy to make boastful or unrealistic statements which are not supported by actions or evidence.Rate it:

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talk out of turnTo make a remark or provide information when it is inappropriate or indiscreet to do so, or when one does not have permission or the authority to do so.Rate it:

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talk to oneselfTo say one's thoughts aloud, particularly while also not conversing with anyone else.Rate it:

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tell it to sweeneyI do not believe what you said.Rate it:

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tell it to the judgeI do not believe what you said.Rate it:

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tell it to the marinesI do not believe what you said.Rate it:

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ten foot poleSee not touch something with a ten foot pole.Rate it:

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tenants et aboutissantsEverything connected to, all the ramifications of a situation.Rate it:

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testis locuplesa witness worthy of all credit.Rate it:

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thanks for nothingExpression of displeasure towards a person who has not provided what was wanted.Rate it:

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that dog won't huntThat idea will not work; that is an inadequate explanation or proposition.Rate it:

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that's a fine how do you do!An expression said in disgust or in jest to someone who 1) did not greet you as expected 2) ignored you 3) did something undesirable instead of greeting you 4) insulted you 5) did something mean or uncaringRate it:

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that's lamethat's bad; not as good as it could be or has been; not as good as is typical of othersRate it:

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that's itThere is nothing more to the issue. That's all.Rate it:

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That's the Way the Ball BouncesThat’s what life really is or that’s what the life is all about; fate; you may not be able to change certain things in your lifeRate it:

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the carpet matches the drapesA woman's pubic hair is of the same colour as the hair on her head, i.e. her hair is not dyed.Rate it:

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the emperor has no clothesUsed to describe a situation where someone is pretending to be something they are not, or when something is revealed to be a fraud; a way of pointing out that someone is not as powerful or impressive as they claim to be; a way of exposing a lie or deceptionRate it:

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the fix is inA process (for example, a court case) has been rigged behind the scenes and its outcome will not reflect true justice.Rate it:

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