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Total idioms: 9858 - currently selected: 1007 (50 per page)Slip through the cracks
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slip through the cracks
1. (idiomatic) To escape notice or lack sufficient attention.
? Check inside each file carefully to make sure nothing slips through the cracks.
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slip through the cracks
1. (idiomatic) To escape notice or lack sufficient attention.
? Check inside each file carefully to make sure nothing slips through the cracks.
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Slip under the radar
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slip under the radar
1. (idiomatic) To go unnoticed, especially for a long period of time.
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slip under the radar
1. (idiomatic) To go unnoticed, especially for a long period of time.
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Slip up
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slip up
1. (idiomatic) To err, falter; to make a mistake.
? I hope I don't slip up during my presentation.
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slip up
1. (idiomatic) To err, falter; to make a mistake.
? I hope I don't slip up during my presentation.
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Slip-up
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slip-up (plural slip-ups)
1. (idiomatic) A mistake or error; a minor misstep.
? I think she will forgive an accidental slip-up, so don't worry too much about misspeaking.
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slip-up (plural slip-ups)
1. (idiomatic) A mistake or error; a minor misstep.
? I think she will forgive an accidental slip-up, so don't worry too much about misspeaking.
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Slippery slope
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slippery slope (plural slippery slopes)
1. (idiomatic) A chain of events that, once initiated, cannot be halted; especially one in which the final outcome is undesirable or precarious.
? I think basing your actions off an assumption like that is a slippery slope that is going to get you in trouble.
2. An argument that follows a chain of events or causes and effects
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slippery slope (plural slippery slopes)
1. (idiomatic) A chain of events that, once initiated, cannot be halted; especially one in which the final outcome is undesirable or precarious.
? I think basing your actions off an assumption like that is a slippery slope that is going to get you in trouble.
2. An argument that follows a chain of events or causes and effects
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Slop bowl
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slop bowl (plural slop bowls)
1. (idiomatic) One of the four components of the traditional tea set. Tea drinkers emptied their unwanted, cold tea into the slop bowl before refilling their cups with fresh, hot tea.
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slop bowl (plural slop bowls)
1. (idiomatic) One of the four components of the traditional tea set. Tea drinkers emptied their unwanted, cold tea into the slop bowl before refilling their cups with fresh, hot tea.
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Slop out
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slop out (third-person singular simple present slops out, present participle slopping out, simple past and past participle slopped out)
1. (idiomatic, intransitive) To throw out the waste from the chamberpot in a prison cell.
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slop out (third-person singular simple present slops out, present participle slopping out, simple past and past participle slopped out)
1. (idiomatic, intransitive) To throw out the waste from the chamberpot in a prison cell.
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Sloshed to the gills
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sloshed to the gills (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Extremely drunk.
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sloshed to the gills (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Extremely drunk.
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Slot in
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slot in
1. Used other than as an idiom: slot in.
2. (transitive) To put something into a slot.
3. To put something into its desired place
4. To schedule something for a particular time.
? I'll slot you in between my 3 o'clock and 4 o'clock appointment.
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slot in
1. Used other than as an idiom: slot in.
2. (transitive) To put something into a slot.
3. To put something into its desired place
4. To schedule something for a particular time.
? I'll slot you in between my 3 o'clock and 4 o'clock appointment.
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Slow as a snail
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slow as a snail (not comparable)
1. (simile) Extremely slow
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slow as a snail (not comparable)
1. (simile) Extremely slow
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Slow as molasses in january
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slow as molasses in January.
1. (simile) Extremely slow.
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slow as molasses in January.
1. (simile) Extremely slow.
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Slow burn
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slow burn (plural slow burns)
1. (idiomatic) A gradually increasing feeling of anger or frustration.
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slow burn (plural slow burns)
1. (idiomatic) A gradually increasing feeling of anger or frustration.
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Slow down
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slow down (third-person singular simple present slows down, present participle slowing down, simple past and past participle slowed down)
1. (idiomatic) Decelerate.
? When approaching a bend in the road, slow down, and speed up after leaving it.
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slow down (third-person singular simple present slows down, present participle slowing down, simple past and past participle slowed down)
1. (idiomatic) Decelerate.
? When approaching a bend in the road, slow down, and speed up after leaving it.
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Slow march
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slow march (plural slow marches)
1. (sometimes military) A manner of walking in which a person or group proceeds at a controlled pace in a deliberate, steady, rhythmic manner.
2. (music) A march with a relatively slow tempo.
3. (idiomatic, by extension) A progression or unfolding of events which occurs in an unhurried, steady, deliberate manner.
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slow march (plural slow marches)
1. (sometimes military) A manner of walking in which a person or group proceeds at a controlled pace in a deliberate, steady, rhythmic manner.
2. (music) A march with a relatively slow tempo.
3. (idiomatic, by extension) A progression or unfolding of events which occurs in an unhurried, steady, deliberate manner.
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Slow up
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slow up (third-person singular simple present slows up, present participle slowing up, simple past and past participle slowed up)
1. (idiomatic, colloquial) To slow, slow down, decelerate.
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slow up (third-person singular simple present slows up, present participle slowing up, simple past and past participle slowed up)
1. (idiomatic, colloquial) To slow, slow down, decelerate.
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Slow-walk
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slow-walk (third-person singular simple present slow-walks, present participle slow-walking, simple past and past participle slow-walked)
1. (idiomatic, transitive) To delay a request or command, to drag one's feet, to stall, to obstruct, to drag out a process.
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slow-walk (third-person singular simple present slow-walks, present participle slow-walking, simple past and past participle slow-walked)
1. (idiomatic, transitive) To delay a request or command, to drag one's feet, to stall, to obstruct, to drag out a process.
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Slower than molasses
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slower than molasses (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Alternative form of slow as molasses.
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slower than molasses (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Alternative form of slow as molasses.
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Slowly but surely
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slowly but surely (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) In a slow, yet careful manner.
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slowly but surely (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) In a slow, yet careful manner.
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Slug away
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slug away
1. (idiomatic, intransitive) To work very hard (at); to toil
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slug away
1. (idiomatic, intransitive) To work very hard (at); to toil
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Slush fund
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A slush fund is an account or fund in politics or business where money is set aside for various unofficial purposes, often unethical or even illegal.
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A large commission taken from the slush fund ensured the success of the negotiations.
A slush fund is an account or fund in politics or business where money is set aside for various unofficial purposes, often unethical or even illegal.
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A large commission taken from the slush fund ensured the success of the negotiations.
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Sly as a fox
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sly as a fox
1. (simile) Very sly, very cunning.
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sly as a fox
1. (simile) Very sly, very cunning.
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Smack of
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to smack of
1. (transitive, idiomatic) To seem like; to appear or give an impression or feeling of; to arouse suspicion of.
? This smacks of dishonesty, but I can't say why.
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to smack of
1. (transitive, idiomatic) To seem like; to appear or give an impression or feeling of; to arouse suspicion of.
? This smacks of dishonesty, but I can't say why.
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Smack/lick one's lips
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To say that a person is smacking or licking their lips means that they are showing that they are excited about something and are eager for it to happen.
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They were smacking their lips at the idea of the money they were going to make.
To say that a person is smacking or licking their lips means that they are showing that they are excited about something and are eager for it to happen.
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They were smacking their lips at the idea of the money they were going to make.
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Small arms
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small arms (plural only)
1. (idiomatic) firearms designed to be carried and fired by a single person; often held in the hand
? The helicopter was attacked by small arms fire.
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small arms (plural only)
1. (idiomatic) firearms designed to be carried and fired by a single person; often held in the hand
? The helicopter was attacked by small arms fire.
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Small beer
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small beer (uncountable)
1. Used other than as an idiom: see small, beer.
2. Beer with a low alcoholic content
3. (chiefly UK) Something that is of relatively little importance.
? The income from gold plated widgets is small beer compared to the income from the standard ones.
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small beer (uncountable)
1. Used other than as an idiom: see small, beer.
2. Beer with a low alcoholic content
3. (chiefly UK) Something that is of relatively little importance.
? The income from gold plated widgets is small beer compared to the income from the standard ones.
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Small change
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small change (uncountable)
1. Coins of little value kept in one's pocket or bag.
2. (idiomatic) A minor or insignificant amount of money.
? The cost of toothpaste is small change compared to the cost of dental work.
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small change (uncountable)
1. Coins of little value kept in one's pocket or bag.
2. (idiomatic) A minor or insignificant amount of money.
? The cost of toothpaste is small change compared to the cost of dental work.
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Small dog, tall weeds
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This expression is used to refer to someone who does not have the ability or the resources necessary to perform a task.
This expression is used to refer to someone who does not have the ability or the resources necessary to perform a task.
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It may be too difficult for the trainee - small dog, tall weeds!
This expression is used to refer to someone who does not have the ability or the resources necessary to perform a task.
This expression is used to refer to someone who does not have the ability or the resources necessary to perform a task.
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It may be too difficult for the trainee - small dog, tall weeds!
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Small fry
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People or organizations that are considered unimportant can be referred to as small fry.This term can also refer to young children.
small fry (plural small fry)
1. One or more small or immature fish.
2. (informal) One or more children.
3. (idiomatic) One or more persons or things of relatively little consequence, importance, or value.
? The police did not arrest the drug dealer since he was small fry compared to his boss.
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The police seized a large quantity of drugs, and some small fry, but not the organizers they were hoping to catch.
People or organizations that are considered unimportant can be referred to as small fry.This term can also refer to young children.
small fry (plural small fry)
1. One or more small or immature fish.
2. (informal) One or more children.
3. (idiomatic) One or more persons or things of relatively little consequence, importance, or value.
? The police did not arrest the drug dealer since he was small fry compared to his boss.
? These slot machines ar
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The police seized a large quantity of drugs, and some small fry, but not the organizers they were hoping to catch.
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Small hours
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The term 'the small hours' means after midnight or the very early hours of the day.
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Sarah worked until the small hours on her speech for the ceremony.
The term 'the small hours' means after midnight or the very early hours of the day.
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Sarah worked until the small hours on her speech for the ceremony.
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Small potatoes
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Something that is small potatoes is considered unimportant or insignificant.
small potatoes (plural only)
1. (idiomatic) One or more persons or things of relatively little consequence, importance, or value.
? My paycheck is small potatoes compared to hers.
? He no longer works for individuals, since they are small potatoes compared to his corporate clients.
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Her first publication was considered small potatoes but her new book has lead to a change of opinion.
Something that is small potatoes is considered unimportant or insignificant.
small potatoes (plural only)
1. (idiomatic) One or more persons or things of relatively little consequence, importance, or value.
? My paycheck is small potatoes compared to hers.
? He no longer works for individuals, since they are small potatoes compared to his corporate clients.
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Her first publication was considered small potatoes but her new book has lead to a change of opinion.
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Small print
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small print (uncountable)
1. (idiomatic) fine print
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small print (uncountable)
1. (idiomatic) fine print
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Small talk
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small talk (uncountable)
1. (idiomatic) Idle conversation, typically on innocuous or unimportant subjects, usually engaged in at social gatherings out of politeness.
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small talk (uncountable)
1. (idiomatic) Idle conversation, typically on innocuous or unimportant subjects, usually engaged in at social gatherings out of politeness.
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Small wonder
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small wonder (uncountable)
1. (idiomatic) An event or fact whose cause or rationale is not difficult to discern; an unsurprising occurrence.
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small wonder (uncountable)
1. (idiomatic) An event or fact whose cause or rationale is not difficult to discern; an unsurprising occurrence.
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Smallpox blanket
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smallpox blanket (plural smallpox blankets)
1. (colloquial, idiomatic) An apparently benevolent offering whose real intent is to disrupt, destabilize or weaken.
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smallpox blanket (plural smallpox blankets)
1. (colloquial, idiomatic) An apparently benevolent offering whose real intent is to disrupt, destabilize or weaken.
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Small dog, tall weeds
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This expression is used to refer to someone who does not have the ability or the resources necessary to perform a task.
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It may be too difficult for the trainee - small dog, tall weeds!
This expression is used to refer to someone who does not have the ability or the resources necessary to perform a task.
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It may be too difficult for the trainee - small dog, tall weeds!
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Small dog, tallweeds
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This expression is used to refer to someone who does not have the ability or the resources necessary to perform a task.
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It may be too difficult for the trainee - small dog, tall weeds!
This expression is used to refer to someone who does not have the ability or the resources necessary to perform a task.
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It may be too difficult for the trainee - small dog, tall weeds!
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Small potatoes
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Something that is small potatoes is considered to be unimportant or insignificant.
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Her first publication was considered small potatoes but her new book has lead to a change of opinion.
Something that is small potatoes is considered to be unimportant or insignificant.
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Her first publication was considered small potatoes but her new book has lead to a change of opinion.
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Smart alec
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A smart alec is an annoying self-assertive person who tries to show off how clever they are.
A smart alec is an annoying self-assertive person who tries to show off how clever they are.
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Some smart alec interrupted the game claiming that the answers were incorrect!
A smart alec is an annoying self-assertive person who tries to show off how clever they are.
A smart alec is an annoying self-assertive person who tries to show off how clever they are.
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Some smart alec interrupted the game claiming that the answers were incorrect!
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Smart arse
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smart arse (plural smart arses)
1. (idiomatic) One who is particularly flippant or insolent or tends to make snide remarks or jokes.
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smart arse (plural smart arses)
1. (idiomatic) One who is particularly flippant or insolent or tends to make snide remarks or jokes.
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Smart chance
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smart chance
1. A substantial quantity of something.
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smart chance
1. A substantial quantity of something.
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Smart off
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smart off (third-person singular simple present smarts off, present participle smarting off, simple past and past participle smarted off)
1. (idiomatic) To show disrespect verbally.
? He smarts off to his teachers, his parents, everybody, always playing the wise guy.
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smart off (third-person singular simple present smarts off, present participle smarting off, simple past and past participle smarted off)
1. (idiomatic) To show disrespect verbally.
? He smarts off to his teachers, his parents, everybody, always playing the wise guy.
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Smash hit
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A very successful performance in music, films, theatre, etc. is calleda smash hit.
smash hit (plural smash hits)
1. (idiomatic) Something that is tremendously popular or successful.
? The cookies, though soft and gooey, proved a smash hit at the party.
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The film 'Titanic' was a smash hit all over the world.
A very successful performance in music, films, theatre, etc. is calleda smash hit.
smash hit (plural smash hits)
1. (idiomatic) Something that is tremendously popular or successful.
? The cookies, though soft and gooey, proved a smash hit at the party.
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The film 'Titanic' was a smash hit all over the world.
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Smash up
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smash up
1. (idiomatic, transitive, intransitive) to destroy, or be destroyed by smashing.
2. (idiomatic, transitive) to injure or maim
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smash up
1. (idiomatic, transitive, intransitive) to destroy, or be destroyed by smashing.
2. (idiomatic, transitive) to injure or maim
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Smear campaign
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smear campaign (plural smear campaigns)
1. (idiomatic) An effort to damage or call into question someone's reputation, by propounding negative propaganda.
? His opponent said it was all a smear campaign to make him look bad in the eyes of the voters.
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smear campaign (plural smear campaigns)
1. (idiomatic) An effort to damage or call into question someone's reputation, by propounding negative propaganda.
? His opponent said it was all a smear campaign to make him look bad in the eyes of the voters.
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Smell a rat
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smell a rat
1. (idiomatic) To sense something suspicious.
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smell a rat
1. (idiomatic) To sense something suspicious.
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Smell a rat
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To say 'I smell a rat' means that you suspect that something is wrong, or that someone is doing something dishonest or incorrect.
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The profits announced are abnormally low. I smell a rat.
To say 'I smell a rat' means that you suspect that something is wrong, or that someone is doing something dishonest or incorrect.
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The profits announced are abnormally low. I smell a rat.
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Smell blood
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to smell blood (third-person singular simple present smells blood, present participle smelling blood, simple past and past participle smelled blood)
1. (idiomatic) To sense that one has an advantage over an adversary or rival.
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to smell blood (third-person singular simple present smells blood, present participle smelling blood, simple past and past participle smelled blood)
1. (idiomatic) To sense that one has an advantage over an adversary or rival.
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Smell like a rose
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smell like a rose
1. (idiomatic, colloquial, simile) To be regarded as appealing, virtuous, or respectable; to be untainted or unharmed.
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smell like a rose
1. (idiomatic, colloquial, simile) To be regarded as appealing, virtuous, or respectable; to be untainted or unharmed.
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Smell of an oily rag
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smell of an oily rag
1. (idiomatic, Australia, New Zealand) A very small amount, or the absolute minimum (usually of money).
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smell of an oily rag
1. (idiomatic, Australia, New Zealand) A very small amount, or the absolute minimum (usually of money).
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Smell of the lamp
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smell of the lamp
1. (idiomatic, archaic) To bear marks of great study and labor.
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smell of the lamp
1. (idiomatic, archaic) To bear marks of great study and labor.
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