rattle one’s/the sabre(v) :to show one’s anger, rage, etc. without doing anything, esp. in order to threaten sb.

sabre-rattling(n) :show of anger, fierceness, etc. in order to threaten sb. _Don’t worry about Mike’s threats, it’s just sabre-rattling.

give sb/get the sack(v) :to dismiss/be dismissed from one's job.

sack(n) :(Am)1-a bed. (esp. in the phrase hit the sack (=to go to bed) _After a tiring day, what I need now is just to hit the sack. 2-sleep. _I need some sack, but I don’t have time for it.

sack(v) :(Br)to dismiss sb from his/her job.

sack out(v) :(Am)to go to bed, esp. at night.

sacred cow(n) :sthg that is highly respected and not ever criticized or being asked about.

in the saddle(adj) :having the authority or power to control.

(as) safe as houses(adj) :extremely safe.

saga(n) :a long dull story of an experience. _He began telling the saga of his retirement.

plain sailing(n) :an easy situation without any trouble or difficulty. _I’ve studied five years on that dictionary, it’s not all lain sailing, you know.

saint(n) :a very good, holy and generous person.

saints preserve us/me!(interj) :<rarely used>(used to express surprise, disbelief, etc.)

my sainted aunt(n) :(Br)<rarely used>an expression of surprise.

for god's/goodness’/pitty('s) sake(interj, adv) :1-(used when asking strongly for sthg.) 2-(used to express great annoyance) _What do you want at this hell of a busy time of the day, for god's sake?

sb’s salad days(n) :sb’s past, inexperienced and young times.

sales chat(n) a talk to a customer to increase the sales of goods that are being sold.

sales pitch(n) :(of a salesman)a special way of talking about the goods on sale.

an Aunt Sally(n) :sb or sthg at which people unburden their feelings of anger, happiness, frustration, etc.

take sthg with a pinch of salt(v) :not to believe sthg. _he tends to exaggerate, so if I were you, I’d take everything he says with a pinch of salt.

salt(n) :an experienced sailor.

salt sthg away(v) :to store or save (esp. money)for future use. _I have $10000 salted away.

(the) same again, please!(interj) :(used when asking for another drink that's the same as the last one which a person drank.)

all/just the same(adv) :in spite of that; nevertheless. _I’m feeling ill, all the same, the team needs me to take the prize.

be all/just the same to(v) :(usu. it’s …) not to be a matter; to make no difference to. (also be all one to)

same here :I also; me too. _I don't have money after spending three dollars on meal.- Same here, I'm broke.

same to you! :(used when giving an answer to a wish or a greeting) _You silly, I wish you flunk. - same to you!

samey(adj) :(Br)uninteresting and boring because of being of the same kind._ samey jokes of a comedienne.

sanctum(n) :a private place in which a person can be in privacy. _Where's he? -He's in his inner sanctum writing poems.

sandbag(v) :(Am)to compel or force sb to do sthg esp. repeatedly.

Santa, Santa Claus-(Am)/Father Christmas-(Br)(n) :an imaginary old man in a red costume wearing a long white beard, believed to travel with a deer-guided vehicle, comes down at Christmas and brings children the Christmas gifts.

sap(n) :(Am)a silly person that is easily tricked; a fool.

sappy(adj) :(Am)foolish; dumb; silly.

packed (in together) like sardines(adj) : packed or crowded very closely and tightly together.

sarge(n) :infml for sergeant. _Hey, sarge, you're supposed to be at the office in two minutes.

sarky(adj) :(Br)infml for sarcastic(=using hurting remarks in order to scorn)

sarnie(n) :(Br)infml for sandwich.

sashay(v) :(Am)to walk or move in a cool and swaggering way.

sass(n) :(Am)rude or cheeky back talk.

sass(v) :(Am)to talk rudely or disrespectfully.

sassy(adj) :cheeky; saucy.

sauce-(Br)/sass-(Am)(n) :a rude, harmless, impertinent look; impudence; impertinence. _I got quite bored with your sass, stop it!

sauce-(Br)/sass-(Am)(v) :to talk rudely, impertinently, etc.

saucy-(Br)/sassy-(Am)(adj) :1-impertinent; cheeky. 2-arousing sexual feelings esp. in an amusing way; risqué .

sausage dog(n) :(Br)infml for dachsund(=a short-legged dog with a long body)

save one's bacon(v) :to avoid death, punishment, or injury, etc. _He -saved his bacon with the help of new witness.

save one's neck(v) :<fig>to avoid being from ridiculed or fooled, etc.

save one's neck/skin/bacon(v) :to avoid or escape from a difficult, dangerous or troublesome situation.

to save one's life(adv) :(usu. in negatives)at all. _If he won’t have any gain, he doesn’t help anybody to save his life!

sax(n) :infml for saxophone(=a kind of wind instrument)

say ditto to(v) :to speak in an agreement; agree with.

say fairer (than that)(v) :(Br)to offer a more generous price, or statement. _I'll pay you $200 for this hell of a painting, I can't can’t say fairer than that.

Say no more! :I understand what you mean!

say no (to)(v) :to refuse to accept sb's offer.

say/cry uncle(v) :to give in; yield.

say the word(v) :to approve or allow sthg to be started.

say when!(v) :(used imperatively)to ask sb to tell when to stop esp. pouring a drink.

say/speak one's piece(v) :to say or tell one's own opinion about sthg. _Hey, gentleman, please listen to George, he'll --- for the project.

I say(interj) :(Br)1-(used to draw sb's attention)_Then I turned at the man and,----, George, are you listening? 2-<rarely used>(an expression of surprise, interest ,etc.)_I had an accident yesterday,---! -How did it happen?

I mean to say(adv) :(used to add force to one's feeling or thought about an action, etc.)_I did not get sad that he flunked ,---, he really deserves to.

I must say(adv) :(used to emphasize sb's feeling or thought about sthg or sb esp. when one is surprised)._I got 100 at the test easily, it was the easiest test I've ever had,---!

You can say that again :(used to express strong agreement about sb's opinion)_The new teacher is really a pretty one.- ---,he's really a cute one.

You don't say (so)! :1-(an expression of great surprise)Is that true! _Mom, I got 100 from the chemistry exam, so you’ll buy me the bicycle you’ve promised, won’t you? - You don't say (so)!, I wouldn’t expect it, but if real, why not! 2-<humor>(used as a humorous reply to a true statement of which its truth is certainly known) _The world's full of fools,- ---!

have/say one's say(v) :to have the right to express one's opinion esp. in a determined way. _I'd like to let all of you --- but, we don't have so much time.

say!(interj) :(an expression of great surprise or a sudden idea)_I'll do my homework, then,---!.Shall we go to swimming pool after the school?

says/sez you/he!(interj) :<humor>(used to express disbelief esp. in a scornful way) _The teacher promised to take us to the picnic at the weekend, daddy. -Says he!, just forget it.

say-so(n) :[on/of]1-permission; allowance. _I left the class a bit early on the teacher's ---. 2-a doubtful or unsupported statement. _He cannot be punished for only the guy's ---.

scab(n) :<derog>a worker who does not join a strike and continues to work while others are on strike; blackleg.

scabby(adj) :(of a person)worthless; contemptible.

scads(n) :(Am)[of]large amount (of); lots (of).

turn the scale(s) at(v) :to have an approximate weight of. _He --- 100 pounds.

scale(v) :(esp. of a boxer, etc. that races accordingly to his weight)to have a weight of; weigh.

scalp(n) : a clear show or proof of a victory over sb.

scalp(v) :(Am)to buy and then resell (esp. tickets) at a very high price.

scalper(n) :(Am)sb who buys and sells (esp. tickets) at a very high price.

scam(n) :<slang>a cleverly and dishonestly arranged plan or any activity.

scamp(n) :a troublesome but often harmless and playful child.

make oneself scarce(v) :to go away or to keep out of sb’s way, esp. to avoid trouble. _Mary, please just make yourself scarce now, I don’t have time to deal with you.

scare up sthg(v) :(Am)[from]to provide or prepare quickly. _I'd like to --- a lunch for you from whatever is available ,but I'm sorry there's nothing in the refrigerator.

scarecrow(n) :<humor or derog>a thin and messy person often in a dirty or torn clothes.

scaredy cat(n) :<derog>(used esp. by or to children)a frightened or scared person.

scarper(v) :(Br)<slang>to escape; to run away.

scary(adj) :1-frightening; causing fear. 2-easily frightened; timid.

scat(v) :(used imperatively)to go away; leave at once.

scatterbrain(n) :a bright and likable person who's often careless, forgetful or absent-minded.

scatty(adj) :(Br)1-mad. 2-absent-minded; scatterbrained.

scene(n) :an area of a popular or fashionable activity.

be/come on the scene(v) :to be in such an activity.

not be sb’s scene(v) :<slang>not to suit sb’s interest, abilities, liking, etc.

put/throw sb off the scent(v) :<fig>to deceive or mislead sb by giving false information.

schizo(n) :abbrev. for schizoprenia(=a disorder of the mind that causes the person to have different personality.

schlep, schlepp(v) :(Am)1-to pull or carry sthg, that is so heavy that exhausts sb. 2-[around]to spend much time and effort in order to go from one place to another.

schmaltz, schmalz(n) :<derog>kind of art, esp. music or drama in which extreme sentimentality is performed.

schmuck(n) :(Am)a stupid person; fool.

scholar(n) :(usu. in negatives)a smart and well-educated person.

schoolmarm(n) :1-<derog>a priggish, careful and old-fashioned woman who behaves in a bossy manner. 2-(Am)a woman schoolteacher esp. one who is strict and old.

sci-fi, also SF(n) :abbrev. for science fiction(=stories about imaginary affairs, esp. about space)

scoff(v) :(Br)[up]to eat greedily and quickly.

scofflaw(n) :a person who defies the laws esp. one who does not pay the fines of any traffic violations.

scoop(n) :firstly reported news on TV or a newspaper.

scoop(v) :to get ahead or come over (esp. a reporter)by reporting a news before than others.

scoot(v) :(used imperatively)to run away fast.

scorch(v) :(of a car, motorcycle, etc.)to go at a high speed.

scorcher(n) :an extremely hot day.

know the score(n) :to have the practical knowledge about sthg; to be well-informed about sthg. _If you’ll ask a question about zoology, you should go ask Mr. Johns. He knows the score much more than any teacher in the school.

pay/settle/wipe off old scores(v) :<fig>to take one's revenge.

score(v) :<slang>[with]1-to succeed in having sexual intercourse (with sb). _Could you score with her, up to now?, If not, shame on you!

score off sb(v) :to hurt sb's pride; humiliate.

scouse(n) :1-sb who is from Liverpool. 2-the way a scouse talks.

scout(n) :1-[around/round]an act for going for looking for sthg. _Why don't you go and have a scout round the office for his criminal records. 2-a fellow; guy.

scrabble(v) :[about]to move (one's fingers) quickly in order to search for sthg. _She was scrabbling about on the floor looking for the ticket she’d lost.

scrag(v) :to attack severely.

scraggly(adj) :(Am)poor and badly grown.

scraggy(adj) :very thin; skinny; bony. _a --- dog.

scram(v) :(used imperatively)Get away; go away quickly.

scrap(n) :a fight or quarrel esp. an unimportant one among several people. _The two team’s fans got into a scrap at the stadium.

scrap(v) :[with]to fight or quarrel esp. unseriously and unintentionally.

scrappy(adj) :(Am)1-quarrelsome. 2-brave and determined; gutsy.

scrape(n) :a troublesome situation or difficulty that is not often serious.

scrape (the bottom of) the barrel(v) :to take or have, utilize or use sthg. of the lowest quality.

on the scrap heap(adj) :(of a plan, idea, etc.)impossible to come true. _How is the project going? -We put it ---; we're a bit hopeless about it.

(start again) from scratch(v,adv) :(to start)from the beginning and having nothing in hand. _After I accepted that I couldn’t solve the problem, I had to start again from scratch.

up to scratch(adj) :ready and qualified enough what is expected or required. _He was not up to scratch as an officer.

scrawny(adj) :<derog>(of a person, animal, etc.)thin; skinny.

scream(n) :sb or sthg that's very funny and causing laughter. _It was really a scream when she fell off the chair.

screaming(adj) :complete; extreme.

screamingly(adv) :completely; very; extremely._ His sreamingly funny jokes.

screed(n) :<derog>a long, dull and boring speech or writing.

screw(n) :<slang>1-<taboo>an act of having sexual intercourse with (sb). 2- <taboo>sb considered as a person with whom to have sex with. _Is he a good screw?, I wonder. 3-(Br)salary or wages; any pay. 4-(used by prisoners)a prison guard; warder. 5-a person who stores his money and spends little on himself/herself/etc.; a mean person; miser.

have a screw loose/missing(v) :to be very crazy, unusual or eccentric. (also have a tile/stale

put/tighten the screws on(v) :to force or threaten sb to do sthg.

screw(v) :1-[out of]to obtain by threats or by forcing etc. dishonestly. 2-<slang><taboo>to have sex with (sb).

screw sthgup(v) :1-to mess up; spoil; fuck up. _This impromptu exam --- my grade. 2-[about]to cause to become worried, confused, shocked, etc.

screw you!(interj) :<slang>(used to express great annoyance)fuck you!

have one's head screwed on (right)(v) :to be very reasonable and sensible.

screwball(n) :(Am)an unusual or eccentric person who has madly ideas.

screwy(adj) :1-(Br)unusual; slightly mad or crazy. 2-(Am)strange and funny; ridiculous; absurd; ludicrous.

scrimmage(n) :a noisily fight or quarrel esp. among two or more persons.

scrimp and save/scrape(v) :to spend money carefully in order to save for a specific purpose.

scrooge(n) :<derog>a mean person; miser.

scrounge(v) :[off]to obtain or get sthg (esp. money or any need) without any effort, esp. by persuading people. _He always ---s cigarette off John.

scrub(v) :to cancel (esp. a planned activity)

scrubber(n) :(Br)<slang><derog>1-a woman who has sexual intercourse with many men. 2-a prostitute.

scrubby(adj) :<derog>trivial; of little importance or size.

scruff(n) :(Br)a messy and dirty person.

scruffy(adj) :dirty and untidy.

scrump(v) :(Br)to take fruits (apple, pear, etc.) from the trees without permission.

scrumptuous(adj) :(esp. of food)delicious; luscious.

scupper(v) :(Br)(usu. passive)to ruin; spoil. _Our plan was scuppered because of the bad weather.

full to the scuppers(adj) :(of a person)extremely full because of having eaten too much.

scuzzy(adj) :(Am)<slang>very dirty; messy. _a scuzzy t-shirt.

at sea(adj) :very confused; bewildered. _Didn't you feel a bit at sea at your first day in the army.

sea legs(n) :the ability to walk steadily ,to feel well and comfortable on a ship. (esp. in the phrase to get/find one's sea legs.

half seas over(adj) :<rarely used>drunk.

seal sb's fate/doom(v) :to make certain one's punishment, death, etc. of sthg dangerous or unpleasant in the future.

come/fall/break apart at the seams(v) :to fail or to be spoiled thoroughly. _My plans about the weekend broke apart after it started to rain heavily.

Search me!(interj) :I don't know anything about what you're asking about!; I don’t have any idea about it! _Mom, do you know the exact birthday of our neighbor Jackson. - Search me!, Tom, I’m sorry I don’t.

season ticket, also season(n) :a ticket for a certain period of time that can be used for many of performances, sports, travels, or any activities etc. esp. is sold at a lower price.

the hot seat(n) :a difficult position in which one must answer troublesome questions, take great responsibility, etc. (esp. in the phrase in the hot seat) _The Senator will be in the hot seat on TV tonight.

by the seat of one's pants(adv) :changed or done by one's own experience not by machines, or any help from others.

second(n) :(usu. pl.)irregular or damaged goods for sale at a lower price. _factory seconds.

second to none(adj) :the most successful; the best. _a second to none musician in the band.

come off second-best(v) :to be defeated in a fight, quarrel, competition, etc.

second-guess(v) :(Am)1-to have a particular opinion or judgment about sb or sthg, just after an affair has occurred. 2-to guess or estimate what (sb) will do, how sthg will happen, etc.

seconds(n) :additional serving at a meal.

second-story man(n) :a thief or a burglar who gets in a building secretly from an upstairs window.

see the back/last of(v) :to finish relationship with. _The best she should do is to see the back of it, Jack is really a selfish person.

see the color of sb’s money(v) :to see, believe or understand that sb has the money to pay.

see sb damned/in hell first(v) :(used to express an absolute objection or refusal about what sb asks or tells).

see the daylight(v) :1-to understand; catch on. 2-to approach the end of a difficult work or situation.

not see sb for dust(v) :to be unable to see sb because of his/her quick leaving.

see the light(v) :to be born or come into existence. _When did this discovery see the light George?

not see beyond the end of one's nose(v) :to consider and deal with only one's own affairs and neglect the others.

see sb right(v) :<rarely used>to believe that sb is rewarded fairly or properly.

see things(v) :to hallucinate; to think that one sees sthg when there is nothing there. _I must be ---; I can't believe they've afforded another car in such a short time.

not see the wood for the trees(v) :to be unable to understand sthg exactly because of dealing with very little details.

I/We’ll see :(used to express that I/We will do sthg, depending on various conditions that may develop or change in the near future) _I’ll get over 80 from the exam, and you’ll buy me a watch as a reward, daddy. -We’ll see son, we’ll see!

let me/us see :(used before doing sthg or making a decision, etc.)let me/us think about it.

long time no see!(interj) :(in greetings)It's a bit long time since we have last met.

We'll (soon) see about that! :I'll prevent that from happening or going on.

you see :As you know or understand. _The teacher was very angry, you see, it was certain that he would scold John severely.

I/We’ll be seeing you, also See you soon(interj) :Goodbye.

seeing (as/that)(conj) :since; as it is true that. _Seeing that, she's old enough to study at the university, I don't think she’ll succeed it .

go/run to seed(v) :(of a person)to become unattractive, unhealthy or unwell because of old age, etc.

seedy(adj) :1-<derog>having a poor, messy and tired appearance; shabby. 2-unhealthy; unwell; sickly.

self-conscious(adj) :too aware of one's faults, mistakes, etc. and so embarrassed among the people; shy.

self-respecting(adj) :real; not so-called.

self-starter(n) :an effective and motivated person who is able to work alone.

sell(v) :1-[on/to]to persuade sb to accept or believe sthg. _You cannot --- this excuse to the teacher. 2- (usu. passive)to trick or deceive. _Shit!, I'm sold again to that naughty boy.

sell (sb) out(v) :to betray or deceive sb.

sell like hot cakes(v) :to be sold in a short time and many in amount.

sell sb a pup(v) :to cheat sb by selling sthg worthless.

sell sb short(v) :to cheat or deceive sb esp. to give or pay sb less than he/she should.

sell(n) :disappointment esp. because one has been tricked or failed to do sthg.

sell-out(n) :an act of disloyalty; betrayal.

semi(n) :infml for semidetached house(=a house joined to another house on only one side)

send(v) :to make (sb) excited. _This music really sends me!

send sb down(v) :(Br)to send sb to prison. _She was sent down for 24 years.

send sb/sthg up(v) :1-(Br)to imitate funny or silly acts or qualities of sb or sthg in order to make people laugh. 2-(Am)to send sb to prison.

send sb to glory(v) :to murder or kill sb.

send sb packing(v) :to force to leave or dismiss sb from his job, task, etc.

send-off(n) :a demonstration of good wishes at the start of a journey, new job, business etc. _They organized a great --- at the office.

send-up(n) :(Br)[of]an imitation of sb or sthg esp. done to amuse people; parody.

sensational(adj) :<apprec>exciting; very good. _Hey, that’s really sensational!, I came the first in the race.

not have enough sense/imagination/ intelligence to come in from/out of the rain(v) :to be too stupid or foolish to do sthg.

in one’s (right) senses(adj) :mentally healthy or sane. _The enemy officers accepted to explain the base’s establishment, but had rejected to speak, nobody in their right senses would reveal such critical information.

out of one’s senses(adj) :mad or insane. _She must be out of your senses if she thinks he’ll get a good grade with that badly prepared homework.

talk sense(v) :to talk reasonably or sensibly.

There's no sense in :It's not reasonable. _--- washing your hair with a soap when there's shampoo.

seriously(adv) :(said when sb wants to make people listen to what one will say sthg serious or important esp. after a joke.

sermon(n) :[on]<derog>a too long and dull warning or set of advice.

serve sb right(v) :to be a just, fair punishment or harm for sb. _After playing football on such a rainy day, it ---- if you get cold.

set about sb/sthg(v) :to attack esp. by blows. _They set about each other at the meeting.

set sb back sthg(v) :(esp. of sthg that sb bought)to cause sb to pay a great deal of money. _That new TV set you back too much.

set to(v) :<rarely used>to start doing sthg very eagerly and determinedly.

set sb/sthgup(v) :(Br)[for](usu. passive)to show falsely that a person has done sthg guilty; incriminate.

set one's cap at/for(v) :(of a girl or a woman)to try to win a man as a husband.

set(adj) :[for]ready; willing; prepared. esp. in the phrase all --- ._Are you ---?-Then let's begin.

set-to(n) :[with]a quarrel or a fight.

set-up(n) :an arrangement or a plan prepared to make sb seem guilty.

have an account to settle with sb(v) :to have a business deal or a problem to quarrel or argue with sb.

settle sb's hash(v) :to treat sb badly in order to avoid his/her bad or harmful action ._The schoolmaster --- his --- by throwing away the naughty child.

set-starved(adj) :suffering from sexual satisfaction.

seventh heaven(n) :[in]<humor>(of a person)a completely happy and glorious situation; bliss. _She was in her --- when she learned that she didn't flunk.

seven-year itch(n) :a feeling of disappointment, unhappiness, regret or dissatisfaction with one's marriage and that is believed to be disappear after seven years.

sew sthg up(v) :to have complete control over. _By the help of too much propaganda, The Workers' Party have got the election sewn up.

sexploitation(n) :<derog>the use of sex, sexuality or sexual activity to make money esp. in films, magazines, etc.

sexpot(n) :<humor>( considered offensive to women)a sexually attractive and sexy woman.

sexy(adj) :1-sexually attractive. 2-fashionable,and very interesting.

shack up(v) :[with,together]<derog>to live in the same house while not married.

put/throw/cast in/into the shade(v) :to cause /sb or sthg)seem much less important or effective by comparison.

shades(n) :infml for sunglasses.

shades of(conj) :this reminds me of (sthg in the past). _--- my father!, he would have agreed with all you've said.

shady(adj) :dishonest; deceitful. _The film was established on a dishonest man’s life with bribery, smuggling heroin into the country, and other shady activities. /_a shady politician.

shag(v) :(Br)<slang><taboo>to have sexual intercourse with (sb).

shagged out(adj) :(Br)<slang>very exhausted; weary.

shaft(n) :(Am)<slang>a cruel and unjust treatment. _This time, it was John who got the shaft.

shaft(v) :(Am)<slang>to treat (sb) cruelly and unfairly.

shake(n) :(Am)1-infml for milkshake(=beverage in which milk and ice-cream is shaken up together and has a taste of fruit, chocolate, etc.) 2-earthquake. 3- treatment (esp. in the phrase a fair ---)

in two shakes(adv) :in a very short period of time. (also in two shakes of a lamb’s tail<humor>)

SHAKE(v)

shake down(v) :to be able to adapt, conform or deal with a new situation.

shake sb down(v) :(Am)1-to get money from sb esp. by a trick, deception or threat. 2-to search sb completely in order to find sthg.

shake sthg up(v) :to make major changes, in order to make (an organization, office, etc.) more active or effective. _The Liberal Party has been preparing to shake up the whole organization this year.

shake like a jelly/leaf(v) :to tremble, esp. because of great fear, excitement or anxiety. _At the first day of basic military training camp, he was reporting to the commander shaking like a jelly.

shake a leg(v) :(Br)(used imperatively)Hurry up!; Move!.

more than one can shake a stick at : (Br)<humor>a great amount of; very many. _That great artist has more awards than anybody can ---.

shakedown(n) :1-the final test operation of aircraft, ship, etc. before it is put into use. 2-(Am)an act of getting money from sb dishonestly by a trick, deception, or threat, etc. 3-(Am)a very careful and complete search. 4-a temporary or makeshift place to sleep in.

(the) shakes(n) :a nervous trembling or shivering of the body from fear, chill, etc.

no great shakes(adj) :middling; average; not extreme. _I heard you changed your car, how is it? - It’s just no great shakes!

shamateur(n) :<derog>an unprofessional sports player who formally plays for no money, but in fact gets some illegally.

shambles(n) :a state of disorder or confusion; mess. _The office was in great shambles!

shambolic(adj) :(Br)thoroughly confused or put into great disorder.

shame(n) :a piece of misfortune or bad luck; a pity.

Shame on you!(interj) :You should feel a bit shame of yourself; You should be ashamed!.

shanghai(v) :[into]to deceive or force sb into doing sthg.

by/go on shanks’ pony/mare(adv,v) : <rarely used><humor>(to go )by walking. _If we miss the bus, we will have to go on shanks’ mare.

in/out of shape(adj) :in good/bad condition, health, effectiveness, etc.

shark(n) :a person who deceives and gets money from others; swindler; crrook.

sharp(n) :a highly skilled person; an expert.

sharp(adj) :skilled or talented. _--- painter.

(as) sharp as a needle/tack(adj) :very quick in understanding.

sharp end(n) :[of]a period of time in an activity, job, etc. in which many of problems and troubles cause suffering or difficulties.

sharpish(adv) :(Br)fast; quickly.

shatter(v) :(usu. passive)1-(Br)to cause sb to be very exhausted or weak. _I felt very shattered after running the 5K race. 2-to cause sb to be very surprised, shocked, etc.

a close shave/call(n) :a situation in which sthg dangerous or very unpleasant has nearly been bout to happen but did not fortunately. (also a narrow escape/shave/squeak)

shebang(n) :(Am)<slang>affair; business; thing (esp. in the phrase the whole --- .)

sheepskin(n) :a written statement on which one's success in an examination; diploma.

cast/make sheep's eyes of(v) :<rarely used>to look at sb(esp. at whom one is in love with) awkwardly or in a silly way.

sheer off(v) :to leave or go away.

sheke(n) :(pl) money.

shelf(adj) :(of a woman) unmarried and not likely to marry.

on the shelf(adj) :1-(of a woman) unlikely to marry, esp. because of old age. 2-unused because of being unwanted, worthless, useless, etc.

come out of one's shell(v) :to be friendly and talkative esp. after being too shy.

shell out (sthg)(v) :to pay money esp. unwillingly. _Hey, why not ordering me pizza, I don't have enough to shell out.

shenanigans(n) :1-trickery or dishonest dealing. 2-troublesome misbehaving; mischief.

shift(v) :to go or travel very fast. _Did you see the car ---?

shifty(adj) :untrustworthy; sly; furtive. _She had a --- look on her face.

shillyshally(v) :<derog>to ponder or consider wastefully and for a long time esp. before making a decision or doing sthg; falter; waver.

shindig(n) :<rarely used>1-a noisy and wild party. 2-a noisy and severe argument, quarrel, etc.

shindy(n) :a noisy disturbance; uproar.

take a shine to sb/sthg(v) :to have or begin to have a great liking or fondness for sb or sthg. _Since the teacher has --- to him, he was chosen as head of class.

shingle(n) :(Am)a small signboard esp. used by doctors, lawyers ,etc.

ship(n) :an aircraft or spacecraft.

when sb's ship comes home/in(adv) : when one becomes wealthy or rich. _I haven’t seen Jack for ages, he doesn’t either call or visit us, you know, when one's ship comes home, he doesn’t know old friends.

ship(v) :[off]to send (sb) to esp. forcefully; to dispatch. _He was shipped off to the shop, as by his father’s order.

keep sb’s shirt on!(v) :(used imperatively)to keep calm; not to be anxious or angry.

put one's shirt on(v) :to risk all one's money on (esp. a bet)

a stuffed shirt(n) :a person who considers oneself to be more important than he/she actually is.

in one’s shirtsleeves(adj) :informally dressed esp. without a jacket over one's shirt (because of the hot weather).

shirty(adj) :(Br)bad-tempered; peevish. _Why do you get shirty, Mary, everything is OK.

grip sb’s shit(v) :<slang><taboo>to annoy sb very much.

shoot the shit(v) :<slang><taboo>to speak about one’s affairs in a false and proud way and to impress others. _Don’t believe him if he tells that he was graduated from Harvard University, he just shoots the shit!

tough shit!(interj) :<slang><taboo>(used to expess that one doesn’t care sb’s misfortune or suffering)Bad luck!

when the shit hits the fan(adv) : <slang><taboo>when the expected unpleasant and unlucky event happens.

shit hot, also shit-hot(adj) :<slang> <taboo>excellent; very good. _How was the play? -Shit hot, For this season it was the best of all./_a shit-hot painting.

shit oneself(v) :to be extremely frightened or afraid.

get/have give sb the shivers(v) :to be/cause to be frightened or fearful so as to shiver or tremble.

shoal, shoals(n) [of]<derog>lots (of); a great amount (of).

shocking(adj) :very bad. _shocking meal/painting.

shocking(adv) :extremely; very. _a shocking fussy woman.

where the shoe pinches(adv) :<rarely used>when there is sthg difficult, troublesome or discomforting.

in sb’s shoes (adv) :in sb’s place, position or situation. _If I were in your shoes, I wouldn’t give that guy so much salary.

on a shoestring(adv) :having very little money; very cheaply. _When he was first in the business, he was working on a shoestring but now he's one of the wealthiest ones in business world.

shoot, also shoot up sthg(v) :<slang>to take (a drug) into blood by injection.

shoot at/for sthg(v) :(Am)to try to reach a goal, etc.; to strive for.

shoot sb/sthgdown(v) :to cause to stop (sb or an activity) by objection; reject. _The rescue operation --- by the national security advisor.

shoot it out(v) :[with]to have a battle of shots between two gunfighters in order to decide which will win a victory over.

shoot sb/sthgup(v) :to wound or hurt sb by shooting.

shoot the bull/breeze(v) :(Am)to talk or gossip in an informal way; chat.

shoot down in flames(v) :to reject an idea, etc.

shoot a line(v) :to talk very proudly or arrogantly; boast.

shoot one's mouth off(v) :1-to talk stupidly and loudly esp. about sthg that does not know anything about. 2-to make known a secret by talking stupidly and loudly about.

the whole shoot/shooting match(n) :the whole affairs of a job, work, etc. _He's doing --- in the office.

have shot one's bolt-(Br)/wad-(Am)(v) :to have used all one's efforts, strength, etc.

(all) shot to pieces(adj) :ruined; put into great disorder or confusion. _My intentions for holiday were shot to piece, because of my financial chrisis.

shooter(n) :(Br)<slang>any gun.

shoot-out(n) :a battle of shots between two gunfighters in order to decide which will win a victory over.

shop(n) :business, work or job. _Why don't you set up shop as a guide, your French is really excellent.

all over the shop/show(adv) :at every place; everywhere. _We saw tourists ,all over the shop, wandering among Fairy Chimneys.

a/the cop shop(n) :<humor>a police station.

talk shop(v) :to talk about one's work, etc. esp. at a party among the persons who are not interested in. _They were all --- at the party, so I decided to come home very early.

shop(v) :<slang>to inform on (sb) to the police.

shop-talk(n) :an act of talking about one's business affairs on a social occasion. _I thought there would be nothing but shop-talk at the party, so I decided not to go.

short(adj) :[on]having lack (of); not enough (of)._He's --- on honesty, don't trust him.

short and/but sweet(adj) :slightly short; shorter than expected time. _I wanted some money from John, his answer was short but sweet, as you guess.

a short(n) :(Br)a strong liquor such as whisky or gin, etc. in a small glass and can be taken in a short time rather than others such as beer.

be taken/caught short(v) :(Br)to have a quick and sudden need to visit the toilet.

make short work of(v) :to handle or do sthg easily, practically and quickly.

shot(n) :1-[at]a try or chance to do sthg. 2-a photograph. 3-a launch (esp. of a rocket or spacecraft) 4-<slang>an act of taking drug into the blood by a needle or a syringe; injection. _a shot of penicillin. 5-<slang>a small glass or amount of drink (esp. of whisky or gin) that is swallowed at once. 6-a chance (of sthg) with the stated degree of risk. _The horse is an 8 to 5 shot to win the race.

a big shot/noise(n) :a powerful, important and influential person.

call the shots(v) :(usu. in present tenses)to rule and control the affairs (as in an office, family, etc.) _My mother call the shots in our home.

get shot of(v) :to handle (a difficulty, one’s work, etc.)so as not to meet or deal with it later. _Before going swimming, I’ll just do a small part of my work to get shot of it.

like a shot (adv) :quickly and willingly. _I was suffering greatly from hunger, but when my mother told that the meal is ready, I went there like a shot.

a shot in the arm(n) :a sudden help which causes to be in a better or more effective condition esp. as that of a past time. _Our new catch was a shot in the arm for our failing company.

a shot in the dark(n) :an unsupported guess that is of little certainty and likely to be false. _His idea was a shot in the dark, he cannot know the laser guided missile's effectiveness before practicing it.

shot(adj) :1-[of]finished with. _I was glad to be/get shot of that nasty cold. 2-torn down; worn out because of too much or badly use.

should(v) :<humor>(expresses the opposite meaning)shouldn’t; needn't. _After he got 93 from the first exam, he should worry about this one.

shout(n) :(Br)the turn for paying money for one's friends' drinks.

be all over but the shouting(v) : (Br)(of a fight, competition, game, etc.) to be over with a doubtless and certain result which is about to be announced cheerfully. _When the test results were declared, it was shouting, and most of the students went back their houses wearing happy faces.

shove sb around(v) :to treat sb severely and forcefully esp. in order to make sb obedient; to push sb around.

shove off!(v) :(used in commands)<impolite>Go away!

shove one's oar in(v) :to be interested in or concerned with other people's affairs.

show(n) :1-an organization, activity or business. 2-a try, attempt or an effort.

get the show on the road(v) : (Am)<slang>not to be lazy and start doing sthg; to put (a plan, idea, etc.) into practice immediately esp. after avoiding laziness. _Mike, we have only three days, so we’d better get the show on the road now if we want to finish it by Monday.

good show!(interj) :<rarely used>(used to express one’s good and favorable opinion of sthg)excellent; very good.

it (all) goes to show :it is proved (that). _After this event, we saw :It goes to show that crime doesn't pay.

run the show(v) :to have control or power over an activity.

steal the show(v) :to draw all the people’s attention. _My friends were all ears at Mike’s talks, but when Jack told a ridiculous joke, he just stole the show.

show up(v) :to come to (esp. as expected or arranged); to arrive at. _'When will you show up for the class, Johnny' asked the teacher earnestly.

show a leg(v) :1-wake up and get out of bed. 2-(used imperatively)to hurry up; shake a leg.

showdown(n) :an act of expressing one's disagreement or disapproval in a direct or open way.

shower(n) :(Br)<derog>an idle or stupid person; a loafer.

show-off(n) :a person who behaves in a showy way so as to draw attention or get admiration for oneself, one's abilities, possessions, etc.

showy(adj) :very gaudy or ostentatious esp. in order to draw attention.

shucks!(interj) :(Am)an expression of disappointment, disbelief, annoyance, etc.

shufty(n) :(Br)[at]<slang><rarely used>a quick look. _The professor took at a shufty at my report and said that he was glad about it.

shunt(n) :<slang>a car crash.

shunt(v) :to avoid arguing about sthg; divert.

shush(interj) :(used to warn sb to be quiet)

shut up!(v) :(used imperatively)to stop talking.

shut-eye(n) :sleep; nap. _You have bags under your eyes, why don't you get a ---.

put up the shutters(v) :(of a firm, company, or business)to stop working at the end of the day or forever.

shy(v) :<rarely used> to throw; toss.

shy(n) :1-a throw. 2-an attempt or try. 3-an attack in speech. _The politician's shy.

once bitten, twice shy(n) :a person who has been deceived or tricked once and will be more careful and alert for the next.

shyster(n) :(Am)a dishonest or dishonorable person esp. a lawyer or politician.

sick (adj) :[of]annoyed or bored (with); having a dislike (for).

sick at/about sthg(adj) :unhappy, sad or regretful about sthg.

(as) sick as a dog(adj) :very sick.

sick and tired(adj) :annoyed or bored thoroughly (with); having a dislike (for).

sick headache(n) :a strong headache as migraine.

look sick(v) :(Am)to seem to be of no honor or worthless when compared with sb.

make sb sick(v) :to make sb annoyed or cause to have dislike or displeasure to sb.

on the sick list(adj) :absent because of illness.

sick(n) :(Br)vomit(=foods that are vomitted from the stomach)

sick sthg up(v) :(Br)to vomit; to throw up the contents of the stomach.

side(n) :1-(Br)a TV channel. 2-a way of behavior of which one pretentiously appears to be better or more important than others; arrogance.

get on the right/wrong side of sb(v) :to win/lose sb's good and favorable opinions.

let the side down(v) :to behave in a disgraceful way that brings about trouble, shame, or discredit to one's office, family, team, etc.

on the difficult/easy/short/high/low, etc. side(adj):very or too difficult/easy...,etc.

on the side(adv) :1-secretly. _She dates with her boy friend on the side, because his father doesn’t let her flirt with anybody. 2-as an additional or extra job or any activity. _She's a teacher, but since the salary is not enough ,she works, on the side, as a guide in a tourism office.

split/burst one’s sides (laughing)(v) :to laugh very noisily.

sidekick(n) :(Am)a friend or companion.

sideline(n) :an extra job or activity in addition to one's usual job. _I translate some sort of texts as a sideline.

sideswipe(n) :[at]an attacking remark which makes or tries to make sthg and the critics about it completely different. _The newspapers took a few sideswipes at the director's policy at the last match.

knock/throw sb sideways(v) :(usu. passive)to confuse or shock greatly.

sight(n) :1-sthg or sb that looks messy or ridiculous. _What a sight you are in that dirty clothes! 2-(used before a comparison)much; a lot. _She really runs a sight more than you do!

a sight for sore eyes(n) :sb or sthg that causes pleasure or calmness, esp. during a difficult time or situation.

out of sight(adj,interj) :(Am)<slang> excellent; very good. _How was the film? - Out of sight!, I wouldn’t expect it to be so great.

sign on the dotted line(v) :to approve or agree sthg quickly and without thinking.

silent(n) :a film without any soundtrack.

silly(adj) :confused or shocked, esp. by a blow; stunned; senseless; dazed.

silly, silly billy(n) :a stupid person; fool.

silly season(n) :a period of time ,esp. in the summer in which, the newspapers print silly stories or news ,esp. about unimportant things and esp. because of lack of interesting news.

be born with a silver spoon in one's mouth(v) :to be born as a son or daughter of a very rich family.

simmer down(v) :(used imperatively)to keep calm or quiet.

pure and simple(adv) :certainly; absolutely.

simply(adv) :very; absolutely _--- true.

sin(n) :a shame or a pity.

sinful(adj) :shameful.

sing sthg out(v) :to cry or shout loudly.

sing small(v) :<rarely used>to talk or behave in a humble way (esp. after being scolded, punished, beaten, etc.)

everything/all/ but/except the kitchen sink(n) :<humor>a lot of unnecessary things. _I couldn’t have any time for preparation, so I put everything but the kitchen sink hurriedly.

sink(v) :(in golf, etc.)to throw the ball into the hole.

sinking feeling(n) :a feeling in the stomach that is of worry ,fear, hunger, impatience, etc. esp. when sthg bad is likely to happen.

No sir!(interj) :(Am)Never!; Definitely not!

Sir(n) :(Br)(used to address a male teacher)

sis(n) :(Am)(used to address one's sister)

sissy, cissy-(Br)(n) :<derog>a boy or a man, who acts or looks like a girl or a woman.

sissy, cissy-(Br), sissified(adj) :unmanly; effeminate; womanish.

sister(n) :(Am)<slang>(used to address a woman). _Hey, sister, why don’t you get into the line like others!

sit about/around(v) :to spend one's time doing nothing, esp. while waiting.

sit on/upon sthg(v) :to neglect or delay in dealing with. _I've always told her to paint me a picture of me, but she's still --- on it.

sit up(v) :to show unexpected or sudden feeling of fear, surprise, excitement, etc.

make sb sit up (and take notice)(v) :to make sb energetically or lively, when he's in a state of lethargy or sleepiness.

sit on one's hands(v) :to avoid action when needed.

sit up straight!(v) :Don't lean back!; Don't spread your arms/legs out widely!

sit tight(v) :to be unwilling to move or change one's opinions, etc.

a sitting duck(n) :sb or sthg who is easily cheated or attacked with criticism.

sitting target(n) :[for]sb or sthg who is easy to attack because of having lack of defense.

be sitting pretty(adj) :(of a person)to be in a favorable, fortunate, or important position or situation.

knock/hit sb/sthg for six(v) :to defeat sb or to prevent (a plan, idea, etc.) from being put into practice.

(all) at sixes and sevens(adj) :in a state of confusion or indecisiveness. _The Prime Minister is all at sixes and sevens about whom to choose for Ministry of Education.

six of one and half a dozen of the other(n) :(Br)(esp. after it’s)a situation or condition that is almost the same in one case as in the other. _I want to swim, but I’m very hungry. If I go eating sthg, the pool will be closed.

six of the best(n) :(Br)a beating esp. six blows with a stick in order to punish a schoolchild .

six-footer(n) :sb or sthg that is six feet tall or long.

six-shooter(n) :a small gun or pistol that can be shot six time in loading.

sixty-four-thousand-dollar question(n) :an important and very difficult question for sb.

cut sb down to size(v) :to prove that sb is not, actually as important or powerful as he thinks he is.

try that/it for size(v) :<humor>(used imperatively)to have a try or attempt in order to find out how much sthg suits one or how much one likes (it).

That's about the size of it :That's the actual and fair state of affairs, situation, etc.

size sb/sthg up(v) :to make a judgment or estimate about sb/sthg.

sizzler(n) :an extremely hot day; broiler.

get/put one's skates on(v) :to rush or hurry up.

(skate)on thin ice(v,adj) :(to be) doing sthg risky, or dangerous.

skate through sthg(v) :to gain easy success in sthg.

skedaddle(v) :(Br)(used imperatively)run away; flee.

a skeleton in the cupboard-(Br)/closet-(Am)(n) :an unpleasant event or fact in the past, that is often kept secret.

skew-eyed(adj) :squinted.

skew-whiff(adj) :(Br)<humor>slanting; off the straight.

on the skids(adj) :about to fail or come to an end.

put the skids under/on(v) :to make (sb) act quickly.

skid row(n) :(Am)[on]a poor, dirty part of a city i.e. ghetto where jobless and homeless people live together.

by the skin of one's teeth(adv) :with very little space or time, etc. left over; narrowly; only just. _We caught the last bus by the skin of our teeth.

get under sb's skin(v) :1-to make sb annoyed or troubled, etc. 2-to make sb fall in love with sb; to be infatuated with sb.

keep one's eyes skinned(v) :to be alert; to be on the look-out.

be no skin off sb's nose(n) :not to be sthg (duty, responsibility, work, etc.)that causes displeasure or disadvantage to sb.

save one’s/sb’s skin/neck/bacon(v) :to avoid or help sb to avoid a danger, difficulty, etc.

skin and bone(s)(adj) :extremely thin; skinny; bony. _Hey did you see that dog over there? -It’s all skin and bones!.

skin flick(n) :<slang>a pornographic film.

skin game(n) :a dishonest practice, dealing or trick; deceit; fraud.

skinful(n) :an amount of alcohol fairly enough to make a person drunk.

skin(v) :to rob by cheating; swindle; fleece.

skin sb alive(v) :to punish sb very violently or severely.

skinny(adj) :<derog>unattractively thin.

skint(adj) :(Br)having no money at all; broke.

skip(v) :[off/out]to leave hurriedly and esp. secretly in order to escape from punishment, etc.

skipper(n) :a coach or captain of a sports team in basketball ,football, etc.

skipper(v) :to lead a sports team, etc.

skive off(v) :(Br)to avoid working or doing one's duty, etc.

skiver(n) :a lazy person who escapes from work; a loafer.

skivvies(n) :(Am)(of men)undergarments, esp. a waistcoat and underpants.

skullduggery(n) :a dishonest dealing or practice; trickery; deception. _I smell a skullduggery in that job.

have a thick skull(v) :to be stupid.

skunk(n) :<humor>a rough, ill-mannered or unkind person.

sky-high(adj,adv) :extremely high. _sky-high prices /_Taxes went sky high.

blow sthg sky-high(v) :to prove or show that sthg(an idea, opinion, belief, etc.) is thoroughly false.

sky-jack(v) :to steal or hijack an airplane.

skylark(v) :[about]<rarely used>to behave or play mischievously; lark about.

skyrocket(v) :(of a price, etc.)to increase suddenly and in great amount.

slacker(n) :a lazy person who loafs or avoids working.

slag(n) :(Br)<slang><derog>a girl or a woman who is sexually improper r immoral.

slag sb/sthg off(v) :(Br)<slang>to criticize severely. _The teachers like to slag off the newcomers.

slam(n) :an unpleasant or severe criticism.

slam(v) :to find fault or criticize sb severely.

slam on the brakes(v) :to slow down or prevent any activity from continuing esp. by causing difficulties or troubles; hamper.

slang(v) :(Br)to scold or abuse sb in words esp. rudely and angrily.

slap(v) :[on]to manage or administer.

slap down(v) :to scold or reprimand sb; reprove; rebuke; call down.

a slap in the face(n) :a sharp rejection; rebuff. _The teacher gave me a slap in the face as I wanted to leave the class early. (also a slap in the kisser/teeth)

slap on the back(n) :an expression of praise, joy or thanks for one's success, etc. _My dad gave me a slap on the back when I became the first in the class.

slap on the wrist(n) :a harmless and gentle warning or punishment.

slap, slap-bang(adv) :1-straight; directly. _He went slap to turn on TV as he entered the house. 2-suddenly.

slap and tickle(n) :(Br)<rarely used> <humor>playful lovemaking. _We're having a bit of slap and tickle in the back row of the cinema.

slaphappy(adj) :having no worries; slapdash; carefree.

slap-up(adj) :(Br)(of food)delicious, fancy and in large amount. _a slap-up meal.

slash(n) :(Br)<impolite> an act of urinating; pee.

slash(v) :(usu. passive)(esp. of prices)to reduce very much. _This is the last week for sale, prices ---!

slate(n) :(Br)a list of things that are bought but not paid (esp. in the phrase on the slate) _I’ll just buy two more bars of chocolate, put them on the slate too.

slate(v) :(Br)to attack sb or sthg(a play, book, etc.)in words; to criticize.

slaughter(n) :(in sports)to defeat thoroughly.

slave driver(n) :<derog>an influential person who makes people work hardly. _The new boss is a real slave-driver!

slaver(v) :[over]<derog>to be very keen or excited, esp. in an unpleasant way. _She always slaves over the guys who have BMW.

take a sledgehammer to crack/break a walnut/nut(v) :to spend very much effort in order to deal with an unimportant problem.

go to sleep(v) :(of an arm, leg, etc.)to become or feel pins and needles(=numb)

not lose sleep over/about (sthg)(v) :not to be worried, or anxious about (sthg).

sleep around(v) :<derog>to have sexual relations with many people ;to be promiscuous.

sleep it off(v) :to sleep in order to recover from the effects of too much food, or alcohol. _After the party, with a great hangover, everybody had to sleep it off.

sleep like a log(v) :to sleep very deeply and noisily.

sleepy-head(n) :a sleepy person, esp. a child. _Hey, its almost eight, wake up you sleepy-head.

have/keep sthg up one's sleeve(v) :to keep sthg in hand and secret esp. for future use.

slenderize(v) :(Am)to lose weight by eating less, making sports, going on a diet, etc.

sleuth(n) :<humor>detective.

slew(n) :[of](usu. sing)lot (of); a great amount (of)._a slew of hardworking students at the reception.

slewed(adj) :<slang><rarely used>drunk.

any way you slice it(adv) :(Br)however you think of it.

the best/greatest thing since sliced bread(n) :sb or sthg that is recently popular or is greatly admired or apreciated. _This dictionary is ---!

slick(n) :a magazine sold in a covering.

slick(adj) :deceitfully clever; sly; _--- politician.

slicker(n) :<humor>a sly, or deceitful person although seems to be clean.(esp. in the phrase city slicker)

let sthg slide(v) :to take no action about sthg esp. because of laziness.

sling/throw mud/dirt at(v) :to speak insultingly and badly to or about sb in order to give discredit to .

sling one's hook(v) :(Br)<slang>(used imperatively)to leave at once; go away immediately.

slinky(adj) :(esp. of clothes)smooth and tight esp. causing to have a glossy appearance of the body. _Her slinky dress was really great!

slip(n) :[of]<rarely used>a young esp. thin person.(esp. in the phrase slip of a boy/girl) _Don't rebuke him, he's only slip of a boy.

give sb the slip(v) :to escape from sb.

slip sthg/one over(v) :(Am)to trick or deceive sb.

slip up(v) :to make a small mistake.

slip-up(n) :a small mistake; ??(error; oversight.)?

slippery(adj) :looking dishonest; not dependable or trustworthy; shifty.

be/look slippy(v) :(Br)(used imperatively)Be quick!; Hurry up!

slob(n) :a messy, rude or lazy person.

slog(v) :(Br)1-to do esp. tough and unpleasant work continuously. 2-(esp. in cricket)to hit the ball powerfully.

slop(v) :[over]to talk or behave very sentimentally or emotionally.

slop about/around(v) :1-<derog>to spend time by doing nothing or acting slowly or idly. 2-to play in sthg wet or muddy or dirty.

slope off, also do a slope(v) :to go or run away secretly esp. in order to avoid or escape from doing sthg esp. one's work.

sloppy(adj) :1-(of clothes)untidy ;carelessly worn; dirty-looking. 2-very sentimental so as to be foolish.

slosh(v) :(Br)to strike; hit; punch.

sloshed(adj) :rather drunk.

slot(n) :a piece or position for sthg in a program, schedule, esp. on TV or radio. _He's been given a one-hour --- on the radio./ _What's there on the midnight --.

slouch(n) :an inable, slow or awkward person (esp. in the phrase no --- at as in You're no --- at billiards, it's not much fun to play with you.

slow on the uptake(adj) :slow in understanding.

slowcoach(n) :(Br)a person who acts, works or moves too slowly.

slowpoke(n) :a person who thinks, moves, or works very slowly; slowcoach.

slug(n) :1-(Am)a bullet. 2-(Am)an amount of strong liquor that is taken at one swallow.

slug(v) :(Am)to give a severe blow to (sb).

slug it out(v) :to struggle or fight severely until one's last efforts.

slug fest(n) :a fight or boxing match in which two sides have severe blows against.

slum(n) :<derog>a dirty and disorderly place.

slum(v) :(usu. in progressive forms) to visit a place of a lower social class for enjoyment or ,interest.

slum it(v) :<rarely used>to live on a lower standard of life.

slurp(v) :to eat or drink noisily. _She called down her son because of slurping his soup.

slush(n) :<derog>any piece of writing or films which include silly love stories.

slush fund(n) :an amount of money kept for bribery.

a sly dog(n) :a secretive person (esp.a dishonest one).

on the sly(adv) :doing sthg esp. one should not be doing in a secretive way; secretly. _Mary and Tom cut the class today on the sly because this is a special day for them and they have a wonderful plan to do.

smack(n) :1-[on]a kiss esp. a noisy one. _She gave her a smack on his cheek. 2-[on/in]a severe blow.

a smack in the eye(n) :sthg that causes disappointment, esp. that will hurt or humble a person.

have a smack at sthg(v) :to have an attempt to do sthg.

smack(adv) :directly; forcefully; straight. _The car ran smack into the shop.

smacker(n) :1-one pound or dollar. 2-a loud or noisy kiss.

small beer(n) :sb or sthg that is of little importance or trivial.

small fortune(n) :(usu. sing)a great deal of money _This car costs me a small fortune.

small fry(n) :(usu. pl)trivial, inexperienced or unimportant person.

small potato(n) :(usu. pl)sthg or sb of little importance.

smalltime(adj) :trivial, petty; of no or little importance; third-rate.

smalls(n) :(Br)<rarely used>the small clothes worn next to the body under clothes e.g. vests, bras, or underpants, etc.

smarmy(adj) :trying to win favor of sb by insincere politeness or by flattery; ingratiating.

smart(adj) :1-amusingly clever 2-pretty; large.

Look smart(v) :Hurry up!

smart aleck(n) :a person who is annoyingly or offensively proud of oneself or who thinks of himself/herself as clever or smart; a clever dick.

smart-pants, also smarty-pants(n) :a person who is arrogantly conceited; a smart aleck; a clever dick.

smash(n) :a great success. _The best was a smash of mine!

smash(adj) :greatly successful.

a smash hit(n) :a recently popular or well-known thing esp. a new play, film, book, song, etc.

smashed(adj) :slightly drunk.

smasher(n) :sb or sthg that is wonderful or very good.

smashing(adj) :(Br)<rarely used>excellent; very good. _a smashing trip.

smell a rat(v) :to guess that sthg wrong or deceitful is about to happen.

smidgin, also smidgen, smidgeon(n) :a bit; very little amount.

wipe/take the smile/grin off sb’s face(v) : to cause sb to feel unhappy, not proud, etc.

all smiles(adj) :smiling; happy-looking.

come up smiling(v) :to deal with a difficult, unpleasant or troublesome situation cheerfully. _I never saw him sad, he always comes up smiling whatever unpleasant he faces with.

into smithereens(adv) :into small pieces, bits, or fragments. _The dish fell into smithereens when it slipped from my hand.

smoke(n) :1-a cigarette esp. one that is a bit smoked. 2-(Am)(esp. used after the)big or large city compared with a country.

go up in smoke(v) :not to be accomplished; to end in nothing.

smooch(v) :[with]to kiss and embrace sb of the opposite sex lovingly and without caring for people around. _The couple was just smooching at the back of the cinema.

smoothy, also smoothie(n) :a person who behaves politely, sincerely and pleasantly.

smut(n) :indecent, offensive, or improper words, stories, etc.

smutty(adj) :indecent; morally offensive. _smutty remarks.

snaffle(v) :(Br)to get or obtain by trickery or by stealing. _He always snaffles small articles from shops.

snafu(n) :(Am)a state of great disorder, failure, etc.

snag(v) :(Am)to catch esp. by acting quickly. _The man snagged he boy who broke the windows.

snap(n) :1-energy; dash; vigor; liveliness; zip. 2-a photograph; a snapshot. 3-sthg that can be done easily.

snap(adj) :easy; of no difficulty; not demanding.

snap(v) :to take a photo of.

snap (sb) out of it(v) :(used imperatively)to free oneself quickly from esp. a state of unhappiness or depression. _Hey, snap out of it, you don’t need to worry about the exam, you’ll pass it.

snap sb's head off(v) :to answer sb angrily. _Hey, what the hell are you --- for?, I only asked you a question.

snap(interj) :(said when a person sees or notices two things very alike or similar)_---!, that dress is just the same as mine.

snappy(adj) :1-active; lively; energetic; brisk. 2-stylish; elegant.

Make it snappy!(v) :Hurry up!; Do it quickly.

snarl-up(n) :a traffic jam.

snazzy(adj) :neat or attractive esp. in a showy way. _Her snazzy night dress was very attractive.

sneak(n) :(Br)<slang><derog>(used esp. by schoolchildren)a person who reports or informs on sb who has done sthg wrong to sb(esp. a teacher)

sneak(v) :1-[on](Br)<slang><derog>(used esp. by schoolchildren)to report or inform on sb to a person. 2-to steal sthg secretly or by deceit. _He sneaked an apple.

sneaky(adj) :sly or deceitful.

not to be sneezed/sniffed at(v) :not to be worthy of paying attention or consideration. _So much money is ---; so you'd better think of the job offer again.

sniff out sthg(v) :to find out sthg (as if) by smelling.

not to be sniffed at(v) not :to be worthy of paying attention or consideration.; not to be sneezed at. _So much money is ---; you'd better think of the job offer again.

sniffy(adj) :scornful; disdainful; contemptuous.

snifter(n) :(Br)<rarely used>a small amount of alcoholic beverage.

snip(n) :(Br)sthg very cheap for sale ; bargain. _At $2, it's really a snip!

snippet(n) :[of]a little piece or bit of sthg esp. of information, news, gossip, etc.

snit(n) :a state of rage, anger, etc. (esp. in the phrase in a snit).

snitch(n) :(Br)<humor>nose.

snitch(v) :1-[on]to tell about one's wrongdoings or bad affairs. 2-to steal sthg esp. of small value; rip off.

snog(v) :(Br)to kiss and embrace sb esp. for a stated period of time.

snooker(v) :(Am)(usu. passive)to put into a difficult, helpless situation, esp. by a trick or deception. _After our project was rejected, we’re just snookered.

snoop about/around(v) :to search secretly for sb's wrongdoings, bad affairs, breaking laws, etc.; spy; pry;

snooty(adj) :proudly rude; snobbish; arrogant; supercilious.

snooze(v,n) :(to have) a light and esp. short sleep; doze.

snort(n) :<rarely used>a strong liquor taken by one swallow.

snort(v) :1-to laugh wildly or noisily. 2-(Am)<slang>to take heroin from the nose.

snorter(n) :sb or sthg that is very good or difficult, violent ,etc.

snot(n) :<impolite>substance produced inside of the nose; mucus of the nose.

snotty, also snotty-nosed(adj) :1-<derog> sb who is too much proud of himself and behaves in a superior way over others. 2-(of sthg) wet and covered with mucus.

snow(v) :(Am)to persuade or win the respect or favor of (sb) esp. by making oneself seem important or powerful.

not have/stand a snowball's chance in hell(v) :not to have any chance at all (of doing sthg successfully, etc.)

snuff it(v) :<slang>to die. _He won the $1000000 in the lottery just before he snuffed it.

up to snuff(adj) :<rarely used>having the necessary power, strength, health, etc. _ I don’t feel I’m up to snuff this morning.

(as) snug as a bug in a rug(adj) : excessively comfortable. _His new house was very comfortable. It’s as snug as a bug in a rug, you know.

snuggle(v) :to settle comfortably or at ease; nestle. _Hey, you've ---d down in your bed as if you don't have a lot of homework to do!

So long!(interj) :Goodbye.

So what? :Why should I care?; What difference does it make? _I know your father is rich enough to put you out of the prison, so what, money doesn't work here!

so-and-so(n) :1-(used to address sb whose name is forgotten or not remembered at the moment)_Ask , so-and-so to tell you how to go to academy, he knows well. 2-(used instead of a more offensive or impolite word)a disliked person. _That so-and-so charged me too much. 3-(used to address people in a friendly way)_Hey, come on old so-and-so, let's have a drink as the past times.

so-so(adj,adv) :satisfactory(ily); not bad(ly) nor good/well. _How do you feel today? - So-so!

soap(n) :infml for soap opera(=regularly containing Tv or radio story which is about the daily lives, problems or troubles of its imaginary characters.

soap, also soft soap(v) :to flatter; to behave pleasantly or praise sb in order to win favor of.

soapy(adj) :insincerely polite or pleasant; unctuous; oily.

sob story(n) :<derog>a story that causes a feeling of pity or sorrow.

sob-stuff(n) :a piece of writing, speech or film, etc. that is very sentimental and full of pity or sorrow.

stone cold sober(adj) :very sober and alert; not drunk at all.

sock(n) :[on]a severe blow esp. with the closed hand.

Put a sock in it!(v) :<slang>(used imperatively)Stop talking!; Be silent!.

pull one's socks up(v) :(Br)(used imperatively)to make great effort to improve oneself, one's behavior, performance, etc.) _Brian, you’d better pull your socks up if you want to pass the exam.

sock(v) :[on]to hit or blow.

sock it to sb(v) :(Am)<slang>(used imperatively)to impress sb esp. by showing one's skill, ability, power, energy, etc. _Hey, you studied really much, so don't worry for the exam, just go and sock it to the teacher!

socking(adv) :(Br)very; extremely.

sod(n) :(Br)<slang><taboo>1-a foolish or annoying man. 2-sthg that causes a lot of trouble. _Isn’t that a sod of a work, huh?

not give/care a sod(v) :<slang><impolite> not to care at all; not to give a damn.

sod(v) :(Br)<slang><taboo>(used imperatively)(used to express great annoyance or dislike at sthg or sb.) _Sod this fucking man!, he’s really a trickster.

sod off!(v) :(Br)<slang><taboo>(used imperatively)Go away!

sod it!(interj) :(used an expression of dislike, annoyance, etc.)Damn it! _---,I forgot the keys in the car.

sod's law(n) :<humor>an imaginary rule stating that if anything can go wrong in some activity, then it will. _At the day he bought his car, he had an accident. Well, that's sod’s law.

odds and sods(n) :(Br)<slang>things or people that of different kinds esp. ones which are treated as unimportant or worthless. _How was the party?. _Odds and sods of girls and guys, you know.

sodding(adj) :(Br)<slang><taboo>(used to add power to sthg esp. to express great annoyance)fucking; damned. _Stop that sodding noise!

soda pop(n) :(Am)soft drink, esp. flavored with ice-cream.

soft(adj) :1-<derog>easy;requiring little or almost no effort. 2-silly or foolish; feeble-minded. 3-easily convinced. _Why are you always too soft with people?

soft in the head(adj) :slow in understanding.

a soft touch(n) :a soft-hearted or kind person who is easily fooled or deceived.

soften sb/sthg up(v) :to behave pleasantly in order to persuade sb; to break the opposition of (sb) and prepare for persuasion.

soft-pedal(l)Br-Am(v) :to make (a subject, fact, suggestion, etc.)appear to be unimportant or worthless; to play down.

soft soap(n) :an insincere and pleasant talk in order to get sthg what one wants from (sb); flattery.

soft-soap(v) :[into]to talk or behave pleasantly or nicely in order to deceive and get sthg from sb or in order to win favor of sb.

softy, also softie(n) :1-a sentimental, susceptible or soft-hearted person who is easily affected or imposed upon. 2-a weak person who is easily persuaded.

soldier on(v) :to continue doing a hard work.

solid(adj) :without a break or space; continuous. _We had a four solid hours' speech yesterday. _A traffic jam with a solid line of cars.

some(determiner) :1-(used before a noun and usu. at the beginning of the sentence)not any; so. _--- that is. 2-(used to express the importance, goodness of sthg) _--- meal you fixed up for me.

and then some :(Am)a lot more. _They say he earns $4000 --- in a month.

or something :(used to express uncertainty or doubt, esp. when one talks about sthg he/she doesn't exactly know)sthg similar. _He seems very sad, he might have flunked the test ---.

make something (out) of it(v) :(usu. in questions or if-clauses)to cause a disagreement, quarrel, or a fight.

something like :(used to express satisfaction)approximately; about. _--- 40 student out of 50 passed the test.

something of a/an(adj) :(of sthg) quite good or perfect. _This is --- dictionary isn't it?

something tells me that... :I have a hunch, or intuition that...; I suspect that..._--- it'll rain, we should stay at home rather than go to picnic.

someway(adv) :(Am)somehow; in some way or other. _We have to win the Bulls ---.

every mother's son of you, them, etc. : every one of you, them, etc. _Be quiet! I told to every mother's son of you kids, just be silent.

son of a gun(n) :<rarely used>(used to address a close friend) guy; fellow. _Jackie, hey,---,how's it going since then?

for a song(adv) :(esp. after buy/sell/go, etc.)very cheaply; for a very cheap price. _Everything is on sale, they're all going for a song!

a song and dance about(n) :excited or interesting remarks, critics or discussion about sthg considered important or unusual. _There's been great a song and dance in the newspapers about his new book, so I think it is sthg of a novel.

as soon as maybe(adv) :as soon as possible. _Come to the party as soon as maybe after finishing the report.

the sooner the better :it’s better (to do sthg, etc.) as soon as possible.

sopping(adj,adv) :very (wet)._Did you walk for hours under the rain? _Your clothes are sopping!./ _Your clothes are sopping wet!

soppy(adj) :(of a person, story, affairs, -etc.)foolishly emotional or sentimental.

sore(adj) :(Am)angry or annoyed.

sorehead(n) :a person who is easily offended or annoyed.

like a bear with a sore head(adj) :very annoyed.

a sight for sore eyes(n) :sb or sthg that causes pleasure or calmness, esp. during a difficult time or situation. _It was a sight for sore eyes when his darling came to visit him while writing the report.

drown one's sorrows(v) :to drink alcohol in order to forget one's sadness, problems, troubles, etc.

sort(n) :(usu. sing)a person (esp. in the phrase a good/bad sort). _You’re mistaken daddy, he's not such a bad sort.

what sort of … ? :(used when asking questions in an annoying way) _What sort of a film is that? I thought it was scientific, but it was just a piece of shit!.

out of sorts(adj) :not in one’s healthy state of mind; out of spirits.

sort out(v) :(Br)to attack severely and punish (sb or sthg). _I'll sort you out if you don't stop making noise.

sortie(n) :<fig>a short visit into an unfamiliar place. _His first sortie into business wasn't so successful.

sou(n) :(usu. in negatives)the least or smallest amount of money.

(as) sound as a bell(adj) :very healthy.

sound in wind and limb(adj) :<rarely used>physically healthy and fit.

sound off(v) :<derog>1-(in military)to say one's name or identification aloud; report oneself. 2-[about]to talk loudly in a complaining way.

from soup to nuts(adv) :(Am)thoroughly; in every detail.

in the soup(adj) :in trouble.

soup sthg up(v) :(of a machine, engine, etc.)to increase the power of. _He bought a souped-up Ford

sour(adj) :disappointing; not smiling.

soused(adj) :slightly drunk.

southpaw(n) :(Am)1-a left-handed sports player (esp. in basketball) 2-any left-handed person.

sox(n) :socks.

space-age(adj) :up-to-date; modern.

spaced out(adj) :under the effect of drugs, esp. not fully conscious of what it is happening around .

spaceman(n) :infml for astronaut.

spade(n) : <slang><rarely used><derog> (very offensive) a black person.

call a spade a spade (v) :to speak openly, frankly and directly, esp. about an embarrassing or unpleasant subject. _He has a manner that I don’t like much; he never hesitates to call a spade a spade.

a spanner in the works(n) :(Br)sb or sthg that spoils or ruins plans, etc. (esp. in the phrase throw a --- )

spare sb's blushes(v) :to avoid making sb feel silly, awkward or ashamed. _He got zero from the math test, but the teacher said nothing to him to spare his blushes.

go spare(v) :(Br)to become worried, anxious or angry.

spare-part surgery(n) :the act of replacing a diseased or damaged part or organ of a person with the one that belongs to a dead or living, or healthy person.

spark(v) :to try to win a sb's (of the opposite sex) love; to court; woo.

a bright spark(n) :1-a cheerful, amusing and joyful person. _a stupid person; a fool. _You burnt the cake again, are you a bright spark?

make the sparks fly(v) :(Am)to cause a quarrel or a fight.

spark plug(n) :a person who guides, leads, or encourages an activity, job, work, etc. _Who's the --- here in that group?

sparkler(n) :a precious stone esp. one that sparkles(=shines)esp. a diamond.

sparks(n) :<slang><rarely used>a person whose job is related with or on electricity or radio; a radio operator.

spat(n) :1-a blow with the palm of the hand; slap. 2- short-lived and harmless quarrel.

spat(v) :to give a slap to; slap.

spatchcock(v) :[in/into]to put in or among sthg (esp. words) in one's speech, talk, etc.

speak volumes(v) :[for]to express, suggest or show sthg clearly but without speaking. _The teacher's tick-off to Jane when she's late --- for his discipline.

speak to sb/sthg(v) :<euph>to speak very severely to sb/sthg.

on special(adj) :(Am)having been advertised and sold at a special low price. _The trousers are just on special for this week.

specifics(n) :the particular or specific things; details.

specimen(n) :<derog>sb who is of unusual or extraordinary kind.

specs(n) :1-infml for spectacles. 2-infml for specifications.

look/see sthg through rose-colored/rose-tinted/rosy spectacles(v) :to deal with others in a cheerful or hopeful way and as they are better or more pleasant than they are.

speechify(v) :<derog>to talk or to make speech very arrogantly and conceitedly.

speedo(n) :infml for speedometer.

spell(v) :to indicate, suggest or mean (esp. for an unpleasant affair) _The mayor's resignation spell a disorder in the affairs for a short time.

spew(v) :[up]1-<slang>to vomit; to throw up the contents of the stomach from the mouth. 2-[out]to pour out. _The printer was just spewing out some meaningless codes.

spiel(n) :a long talk given to persuade sb esp. to buy or believe sthg.

spike sb's guns(v) :<rarely used>to (cause to) spoil sb's plans or intentions.

spiky(adj) :easy to hurt, offend or annoy.

spill, also spillage(n) :a fall from somewhere high e.g. from horse, bicycle ; tumble. _He nearly had a spill.

spill(v) :to reveal (esp. a secret); divulge.

spill the beans(v) :to reveal or tell a secret easily.

get (oneself)/go into a flat spin(v) :to get into a confused and shocked state or anxiety; to panic.

spin(v) :to move or travel speedily. _The car was spinning down the street.

spindle-legs(n) :a person who has very tall and thin legs.

Spit it out!(v) :(used imperatively)Say what you think/have to say, etc. _Hey, will you want some money, huh, come on, John,---!

be the dead spit and image of, also be the spitting image of(v) :to look very alike (sb).

spit and polish(n) :great cleaning esp. polishing (boots) in the military forces. _Your boots need a bit of spit and polish soldier, am I right?

spitfire(n) :an excessively angry or quarrelsome person esp. a woman.

spiv(n) :(Br)<derog>a man who makes his money by cheating or by dishonest means.

splash(n) :small quantity of beverage esp. soda or water.

make a splash(v) :to draw attention by showing off one's abilities, wealth, etc.

splash(v) :[out/on](Br)to spend a great deal of money esp. on unnecessary or luxurious things.

splendiferous(adj) :(Br)<humor>excellent; splendid.

get spliced(v) :(Br)to marry. _I heard you got spliced with a French woman, how is it going?

split(n) :a half-sized bottle of an alcoholic or carbonated drink.

split(v) :1-(Br)[on](esp. among children)to reveal secret or hidden information about sthg; to inform on. 2-<slang><rarely used>to leave hurriedly.

split one's sides (laughing)(v) :to laugh uncontrollably and noisily.

split the difference(v) :to agree on the halfway between the price which one person offers to pay and the other offers to sell at. _$20,it's really much, I'll pay you $10 -Okay, let's --- and give me $15.

splurge(v) :[on]to spend a lot of money on sthg esp. for luxury. _He had splurged on a sports car.

spoilsport(n) :<derog>a person who spoils other people's enjoyment or fun.

put a spoke in sb's wheel(v) :to hinder or prevent sb from carrying out or going ahead with plans; thwart.

spoken for(adj) :(of a person)very friendly or familiar with sb of the opposite sex.

sponge(n) :a person who lives on other people's expenses.

throw/toss up/in the sponge(v) :to give up or admit defeat (esp. in a fight or rivalry) _At the third month after he gave up smoking, he threw up the sponge and began again.

sponge on/off/upon sb(v) :to make one’s living by getting money from sb.

sponger(n) :a person who sponges on sb.

spoof(v) :[of/on]to tease; make an amusing imitation or description of sb or sthg. _He just spooks every

spook(n) :a ghost; a frightening spirit.

spook(v) :(Am)to cause (esp. an animal) to be unexpectedly or suddenly frightened. _Sthg spooked me and I ran away.

spooky(adj) :(of a place)causing unknown or mysterious fear; eerie. _a deserted spooky old house.

spoon(v) :to hug, embrace, kiss or caress as by making love. _a couple spooning at the back row of the cinema.

sport(n) :1-a good-natured person esp. one who admits defeat or joke without getting angry ;an obliging person. _You really are a sport after all these tricks played on you. 2-(AustrE)(used to address sb in a friendly and familiar way.)_Hey, let's go swimming!

make sport of(v) :to make people laugh at sb.; make fun of.

sport(v) :to wear, esp. in a showy and arrogant way.

sporting chance(n) :a good or fair chance (esp. of a good result)_Mine is really a --- for passing the test.

sporty(adj) :(esp. of clothes) fashionable; showy; flashy.

spot(n) :(Br)[of] a small amount (of); a bit (of)._I guess I’ll have a spot of trouble at the exam.

have a soft spot for sb(v) :to have fondness for sb.

the/a high spot(n) :the best or the most enjoyable part of an affair, activity, etc. esp. sthg that one remembers best. _I remember the last night hiking up in the High Park, we sat down on a bank, I’ve kissed her then. It was just the high spot, you know!

hit the spot(v) :to be exactly what is needed, required, or wanted, etc.

in a (tight) spot(adv) :in a difficult, or dangerous situation; in trouble; in the soup.

spot(adv) :(Br)just; exactly. _She was spot on time.

spot(v) :(Am)(esp. in a game)to give advantageous points to. _She spotted Johnny five more points, but she won in the end.

spot on(adj) :(Br)definitely right or true in one's opinions, answers, etc. _Is that the right answer, Sir? -Yes, you're spot on!

on-the-spot(adj) :urgent, immediate and at the exact time or place when needed. _She gave me an on-the-spot help for my report.

knock spots off(v) :to defeat thoroughly. _The Bulls knocked spots off all the teams since then.

spotter(n) :a private detective who spies or searches for an illegal or dishonest practice or dealing among employees as in an office or store.

spotty(adj) :(Br)having pimples on one's face.

spout(v) :[off/on]<derog>to speak in a wordy, self-important way.

up the spout(adj) :(Br)1-completely ruined; in a very difficult situation esp. difficult to escape or avoid. 2-pregnant.

spread(n) :a large meal esp. one that is spread on a table; feast. _What a spread!, I can eat all these now.

spring(v) :to help (sb or oneself); to escape from prison.

be no (spring) chicken(n) :(of a woman)not to be/look like young. _He always dresses as she's of 18, but everybody knows she's no spring chicken.

spruce sb/sthg up(v) :to make (esp. oneself) neat, clean and tidy in one's appearance.

spud(n) :potato.

spunk(n) :courage, determination; spirit; pluck; mettle.

spunky(adj) :determined; plucky; brave.

spur-of-the-moment(adj) :done or made without thinking or planning; sudden._ a spur-of-the-moment decision to go shopping.

on the square(adj,adv) :<rarely used>honest(ly); fair(ly). _I'm really on the square ,you can trust me./ _He never acts on the square, you know.

square(n) :<slang><rarely used>a person who doesn't follow or have any interest in latest fashions, styles, etc.

square(adj) :<rarely used>old,fashioned; conservative.

a square deal(n) :a just and honest treatment, dealing or practice, etc.

a square meal(n) :a good and large meal.

a square peg in a round hole(n) :a person or a thing that doesn't suit or fit to a specific position, situation, etc. _I don't know anything about computers, so I'm like a square peg in a round hole in the computer class.

square(v) :to pay money dishonestly; to bribe. _I guess this boss is difficult to square.

square away(v) :to be prepared and get ready.

square up(v) :to pay (a bill, debt, etc.). _Hey, it’s time for you to square up this time, huh, isn’t it?

square-bashing(n) :(Br)practice, esp. marching by soldiers. _Sergeant! -why don’t you take the soldiers and make them do some square-bashing.

square(adv) :directly. He hit him --- on the nose.

squash(v) :1-to conquer or subdue (enemy, rebellion, etc.) 2-to speak in a scornful way; snub.

squawk(n) :a loud complaint.

squawk(v) :to complain or grumble loudly or noisily.

squeak(v) :1-to have a narrow escape; to avoid danger, injury, failure, etc. at the last possible moment. 2-to inform on.

squeaker(n) :an informer.

squeaky clean(adj) :(Am)1-extremely clean. 2-<humor>morally proper, right or pure.

squeal(v) :[on]<slang>to inform on (one’s friends)to the police.

in a tight squeeze(n) :in a difficult or troublesome situation esp. because of having little or no money.

put the squeeze on(v) :to exert or put pressure or force on.

squeeze the lemon(v) :(Am)<slang>1-to masturbate. 2-to urinate; to pee.

squeezebox(n) :infml for accordion.

squelch(n) : a quick act, remark or reply.

a damp squib(n) :a failing attempt to do sthg.

squiffy(adj) :(Br)<rarely used>somewhat drunk.

squint(n) :a look._ I'll have a squint at the book after eating the meal.

squire(n) :(Br)(used to address a man whose name is not known and who is of higher social class.)

squirt(n) :(Am)<slang><derog>a young, and usu. unimportant but very self-assertive person.

have a squirt(v) :<slang>to urinate; to pee.

have/make a stab at(v) :to have/make an attempt to do sthg.

stack(n) :[of](usu. pl.) a great deal (of); a large amount (of); heap (of). _I need some money Jack. -Martin has stacks of money, why don’t you go and ask for him.

the cards/odds are stacked against (one) :sb has arranged sthg (esp. playing cards) dishonestly in order to have an unjust and unfair advantage against (one). _It was impossible for Bulls to beat us, the cards were stacked against us!

stack up(v) :(Am)[against]to compare; to match.

stag party(n) :a party only for men (esp. when a man is about to get married)

stage-manage(v) :to arrange or prepare sthg very well and impressive so that it will appear naturally good. _The lecture was stage-managed by both the teachers and students, so there was no problem during the inspection.

pull up stakes(v) :to move from a place where one has lived for a long time to another place in order to have a new life there.

stake sthg out(v) :(Am)(esp. of the police)to watch or observe a place closely, secretly and continually.

stall(v) :1-to take no action intentionally so as to gain time; to avoid answering sb; to delay. _Will you stop stalling and answer my question right now, Johnny? 2- to deal with sb in order to avoid sthg. _I need some time, could you please stall the teacher until I finish writing the report.

stamping ground(n) :a place where a person frequently goes; hang-out; haunt.

have a stand(v) :<slang>to be erect.

a one-night stand(n) :1-a sexual relationship lasted only for one night. 2-one of the persons having such a relationship.

stand sb up(v) :to fail to meet sb (of the opposite sex) at an appointment; to fail to have a meeting with sb. _It's thirty minutes past the time we would meet, if he stood me up I'll really blow my stack.

stand on one's own (two) feet/legs(v) :to be able to live by oneself without any help or suggestion from others; to be self-dependent. _She left home when he found a job and had enough money to stand on his own two feet.

stand/stick out a mile(v) :to be very noticeable. _His bald head stands out a mile!; <fig>to be very clear. _It sticks out a mile that she didn’t get happy when she saw you returned.

standee(n) :a person who stands (in a bus, train, theater, etc.) when there's no empty seat.

standing on one's head(adv) :easily; without any effort. _I can pass the math test standing on my head, it’ll be very easy for me.

standoffish(adj) :unfriendly.

starch(n) :(Am)energy; spirit; vigor.

starchy(adj) :cold, unfriendly and distant in one's manner; stuffy or stiff.

stark naked(adj) :having no clothes on; completely naked.

starkers(adj) :(Br)<humor>having no clothes on; naked. _Last weekend, I went to women’s beach, and saw many girls just starkers!, do you imagine that!

see stars(v) :to be dizzy (esp. because of a hard blow)

thank one's lucky stars(v) :(usu. after that) to be very pleased or grateful. _You can thank your lucky stars that your math teacher is not as bad-tempered as mine.

star-studded(adj) :crowded with famous actors, performers, etc. _The film has a star-studded cast.

starry-eyed(adj) :(very happy or hilarious because) having many illogical or unreasonable hopes.

start(v) :1-to begin to cause trouble, annoyance, etc. by arguing, asking for things, etc. _Don’t start again, honey. I accept you were right. 2-to become pregnant. _Se has started a baby last month.

start sthg(v) :to cause trouble by starting esp. a quarrel or fight.

stash(n) :[of]store or concealment. _a stash of money/drugs.

stash(v) :to store ,hide or conceal sthg to keep it safe and esp. for future use. _The old man had a great sum of money stashed somewhere no one knows.

be in/get into a state(v) :to feel/become nervous, worried, anxious, etc. _I get into a state whenever I hear the name 5K.(=5 kilometers run)

state-of-the-art(adj) :(Am)<slang>the latest; the most recent; the most recently developed. _You can see state-of-the-art digitized voices, visual effects, and many more, by playing this new game :The Quakepegger.

the States(n) :infml for the US.

stay(n) :perseverance; power of endurance.

stay(v) :to continue or last esp. in face of difficulties in a contest, race, etc.

stay put(v) :(used imperatively)to stay fixed in a place; not to move or change place. _Stay put, daddy, there is a bear behind you!

stay-at-home(n) :<derog>a person who always stays at home, and so has an uninteresting and dull life style.

Steady (on)!(interj) :(Br)Be careful; Slow down. _Hey, Steady on!, there should be not one mistake in the report.

go steady (v) :[with]to go out or flirt (with sb of the opposite sex) regularly.

sb’s steady(n) :sb’s regular girl/boy friend.

steal(n) :a good or an article sold for a very cheap price; bargain. _A t-shirt for that price is really a steal!

steal sb's thunder(v) :to gain approval or success that sb deserves to ,esp. by doing sthg what sb would do.

steam(n) :strong feeling of energy; driving power.

let/blow off steam(v) :to release, discharge or relieve one's feelings, energy or tensions. _I was so angry that I need to let off steam by going swimming at the pool.

under one’s own steam(adv) :by oneself; without any help from others.

work off steam(v) :to take physical exercise to discharge one’s tensions, anger, etc.

get/be (all) steamed-up(v) :to become excited or angry.

steep(adj) :1-excessively expensive. _The prices are pretty steep at that restaurant. 2-(of a demand) unreasonable; extreme. _$500 for that car is a bit steep.

sell/give sb a bum steer(v) :to give sb a piece of false and useless information, suggestion, or advice. _Charles gives you a bum steer, if you ask for help. He is very untrusthworthy, esp. when lessons is the subject.

steer clear (of) :to avoid (sthg), to keep away from; avoid.

step out(v) :to have fun or entertainment.

step on it/the gas(v) :(used imperatively)to rush; to move faster; to hurry up.

watch one's step(v) :to act carefully or controllably.

it is even(s) Stephen(s) :it is a situation in which the contestants, competitors or rivals have equal chance of winning.

stew(n) :a state of anxiety or nervousness.(esp. in the phrase be in/get into a ---(=to become nervous or anxious)

stew(v) :to become excited, disturbed, angry, agitated, etc.

stew in one's own juice(v) :to be left helpless so as to suffer the bad or unpleasant results of sthg that one has done.

stewed(adj) :slightly drunk.

stick(n) :1-sb who is cold, distant, and reserved in one's manner or speech. 2-(Br)a cruel or severe treatment. (esp. in the phrase give sb the stick)

get/hold the wrong end of the stick(v) :to understand wrongly. _That wasn’t at all what I meant! You’ve held the wrong end of the stick again.

there are more …(pl. noun) than you/one can shake a stick at(v) :(Am)there are a lot of … _Don’t be shy kiddy, take one more pie, you see there are more pies than you can shake a stick at in the dish.

stick(v) :1-to confuse or bewilder; puzzle. _That question sticks me. 2-(used in negative statements and questions)to tolerate; bear; endure. 3-(not in progressive forms)to put esp. to rather a casual place. _Hey, why don’t you stick it on the table. 4-[with]to cause sb to take the blame for sthg. _The man stuck him with the unpaid bill.

stick about/around(v) :to stay or be waited in a place esp. where one is for a time; not to go away. _

stick by(v) :to continue to help, or support (sb). _He's very helpful guy, he always sticks by his friends.

stick it(v) :to be in trouble; to be in a difficult situation. _I should never have believed that guy. Now I stuck it!

stick it out(v) :to resist sthg unpleasant and not to give up; to continue to deal with esp. in the face of difficulties. _I can’t stand my stepmother’s unfriendly manners, I won’t stick it out if she keeps on doing that!

stick together(v) :to remain faithful or loyal to each other.

stick’em up!(v) :(Am)(used imperatively) to raise (sb’s hands) when he/she is threatened with a gun.

stick up sb/sthg(v) :to rob by threatening with a gun. _The gang stuck up the bank.

stick up for(v) :to defend (sb). _When the president lost the election, none of his supporters did stick up for him.

stick with sb/sthg(v) :to be in good relationship with sb. _If you stick with the teacher, you don’t have any problem with that lesson.

stick with it(v) :to continue to do or to deal with sthg esp. in the face of difficulties or troubles; to persist. _I can’t stick with it any longer, I hate to work with my new boss.

stick to one's guns/colors(v) :to refuse to leave or change one's beliefs, opinions or ideas, etc.

stand/stick out a mile(v) :to be very noticeable. _His bald head stands out a mile!; <fig>to be very clear. _It sticks out a mile that she didn’t get happy when she saw you returned.

stick one's neck out(v) :to take a risk by doing or saying sthg that is likely to cause or trouble.

stick in one's throat/gullet(v) :to be hard or difficult to accept or tolerate. _I like her as a friend but what stick in my throat is her bossy manners in the office.

be stuck on(v) :to be in love with.

sticker(n) :<apprec>a determined and persevere person.

a stick-in-the-mud(n) :1-a person who is against new ideas, change, etc.; a conservative person. The most characteristic of him I hate is that he’s a bit of a stick-in-the-mud. 2-a lazy and inactive person. _He prefers to sit in his chair and watch TV, rather than to do anything, he’s just a stick-in-the-mud.

stickler(n) :[for] a person who considers sthg of great importance, behaves and wants people to behave according to it. _He's really a stickler for discipline.

the sticks(n) :<derog>the rural or suburban areas far from city and town. _After he was divorced, he started a new life out in the sticks.

stick-up(n) :a robbery with a gun.

sticky(adj) :1-(of a situation)tough; difficult to handle. 2-[about] unwilling to help; likely to prevent, etc.

come to/meet a sticky end(v) :to have a bad, damaging or dangerous result esp. a destruction or loss. _Although his parents urged him too much, he came to a sticky end, he continued to drive while drunk and had a severe accident..

be on a sticky wicket(n) :(Br)to be in a difficult or awkward situation _I promised to finish the report by Monday. If I have any extra duty, I'm on a sticky wicket!

stiff(adj) :(of an alcohol) without water; strong. I'd like a stiff whisky.

bore sb stiff(v) :to bore sb to a great degree. _How was the basketball match? It bored me stiff.

scare sb stiff(v) :(usu. passive)to make or cause sb to be very afraid. _I was scared stiff when she suddenly entered the room.

sting(v) :<slang>[for]to ask for too much money from. _Martin stung me for $2500 yesterday as if he didn’t know my wallet was stolen, I told him to fuck off

stingy(adj) :[with]ungenerous (with money) ; mean.

like stink(adv) :very much in time, effort, amount, etc. _He had studied like stink for the exam, and finally he passed it.

raise/kick up a stink (about sthg)(v) :to cause trouble by complaining. _The students kick up a stink about the exam, it was extremely difficult.

stink(v) :to be bad, undesirable, unpleasant, etc. _Hey, this plan seems to stink, we can’t go out tonight, there is a soccer match on TV.

stink sb (for sthg)(v) :to cheat or swindle sb esp. by charging too much price for sthg.

stink sb/sthg out(v) :1-to cause to smell very bad. _The litter bin stunk the room out! 2-to cause to leave a place because it smells very bad. _That smell stinks anyone out here!

stinker(n) :(Br)<rarely used>sthg or sb very bad, difficult, unpleasant, or troublesome to deal with. _This illness is a real stinker!

stinking(adj) :(used to emphasize a noun, expresses annoyance or dislike) _I don't need your useless stinking dictionary, I had one yesterday.

stinking(adv) :<derog>extremely; very. (esp. in the phrase stinking rich)

stir(n) :<slang><rarely used>prison.

stir (up)(v) : to make or cause trouble esp. by gossiping or be telling false stories about people. _You shouldn’t ever believe what he says. He always stirs.

stir one's stumps(v) :to hurry up; act hastily.

stir a finger(v) :(esp. in negative statements)to do nothing for help. _Hey, why don't you stir a finger, so I can finish it quickly.

stirrer(n) :a person who causes trouble between others; a troublemaker.

stitch(n) :a little or small bit. _You haven't done a stitch of your homework, huh, so you're not allowed to go out tonight!.

not have a stitch on(v) :to have no clothes on; to be naked.

in stitches(adv) :laughing noisily and deeply.

stitch up(v) :to succeed to finish sthg well and satisfactorily esp. so that it cannot be changed. _We got the business deal stitched up!

stockbroker belt(n) :(Br)an area near the city where the wealthy people live in large and luxurious houses.

stodge(n) :1-heavy food that is not easily digested. 2-a dull and uninteresting (book, etc.) writing.

stodgy(adj) :1-(of food) heavy; sticky; not easily digested. 2-(of a book, etc.) dull and uninteresting. 3-(of a person) dull, boring or unimaginative.

stomp(v) :to walk or dance heavily or forcefully. _The boss was stomping in the room trying to find fault with the office.

Stone the crows!, also Stone me!(v) :<rarely used>(used to express, surprise, disbelief, etc.) I don't believe it/you!.

stone/stony broke(adj) :(Br)with no money at all.

stoned(adj) :1-affected or excited because of drugs.2-extremely drunk.

stooge(n) :<derog>1-a person who does another persons’ humble or unpleasant works; dupe. 2-a person who assists a comedian esp. the stupid one who acts as a butt.

stoolpigeon, also stoolie(n) :(Am)<slang> <derog>a person e.g. a criminal who helps the police to arrest another criminal; informer.

pull out all the stops(v) :to use all one’s efforts, energy, strength, etc. in order to do sthg successfully.

stop in\off(v) :[at] to make a short visit to a place or sb's home (esp. while having a journey). _Shall we stop off at a pub to drink a beer?

stop round(v) :(Am)to make a short visit to a place or sb's home.

stop-go(adj) :(Br)<derog>being in a period of time of activity and inactivity following each other irregularly esp. related with a country’s economy, industry, etc. _government’s stop-go policy of irregular stock market values.

in cold storage(adv) :kept safely for future use until needed.

storm in a teacup(n) :(Br)a great and unnecessary amount of worry , annoyance, argument, etc. about sthg unimportant.

story(n) :(used esp. by and to children)a lie. _Yes kids, now tell me the truth, I don’t want to hear stories any more.

the same old story(n) :(esp. after it’s)sthg bad that has happened many times before. (also the old, old story)

tell me/us the old, old story :(used to express that one doesn’t believe what sb said, esp. as an improbable excuse)

storyteller(n) :a person, esp. a child who tells lies ;a liar.

stow it!(v) :<slang>(used imperatively)shut up!; be quiet!.

straight(n) :<slang>1-a heterosexual. 2-a person who is not a drug-user.

the straight and narrow(n) :(esp. after keep to/stray from)honest life esp. with strict moral principles.

go straight(v) :(esp. of a criminal)to start to have an honest life.

straight(adj) :having no debt.

straight off(adv) :at once ;without delay The smart student said straight off that he neither stole it nor saw the one who did it.

straight out(adv):openly ;frankly; clearly.

straight up(interj,adv) :(Br)(used to show or to question sthg if it’s true)really. _I spent four year compiling that dictionary.-Is that true? -Straight up!(=Yes, certainly)

straight from the shoulder(adv) :directly and honestly, clearly. _The teacher told the student straight from the shoulder that he will flunk if he doesn't get 85 from the exam.

straighten sb/sthg out(v) :to help sb eliminate the difficulties in life.

strap hanger(n) :a standing passenger on a bus, train, etc. esp. one who holds a strap that hangs from the roof.

strapped(adj) :[for]having almost no money. _I'm strapped for cash.

strapping(adj) :big and strong; healthy; robust.

clutch at straws/a straw(v) :to be ready and willing to do anything possible in order to save oneself from a difficult or dangerous situation. (also grab/catch/ seize/snatch at straws/a straw )

that’s the last straw :that’s the limit that I can tolerate.

straw boss(n) :a helper for a boss; an assistant foreman.

streak(n) :(Am)<slang>a very good and excited time spent with fun; a very wild party.

like a streak of lightning(adv) :fast; quickly.

streak(v) :to run across public places having no clothes on.

streaker(n) :a person who runs across public places having no clothes on.

right up one’s street(adj) :exactly what one is interested in or knowledgeable about. _Classical music is right up one’s street!

not in the same street (as) :not as good (as). _This musician isn’t in the same street as the last one who gave a concert here.

streets ahead of(adj) :very much better than. That dictionary is streets ahead of the others of the same sort.

street-cred(n) :infml for street-credibility(=popularity among young and working people.) _Which newspaper has the most street-cred?

streetwise(adj) :very clever and strong so as to be able to live in the face of difficulties, in the city streets, etc. _She's too streetwise.

give me strength!(interj) :(used to express that one is very annoyed and cannot tolerate sb’s stupid actions or behaviors)

on the strength(adj) :being a member of a company, army, organization, etc. _Hey I know you aren't on the strength here, what the hell are you here for?

stretch(n) :1-the final part of an activity. 2-<slang>the period of time spent in prison. _He was sentenced to 20 year stretch for murdering.

stretch one's legs(v) :to have a walk, esp. after sitting or lying for a long time. _The car had a breakdown; it has a chance to stretch my legs.

strides(n) :(AustrE) trousers.

have two strikes against one(v) :to be at a great disadvantage against one because of a handicap, etc.

strike out(v):to fail to do sthg esp. a responsibility.

strike me pink!(interj) :<rarely used>(used to express surprise or disbelief) (also strike a light<rarely used>)

strike it rich(v):to become suddenly and unexpectedly wealthy

another/second/extra string to one's bow(n) :another or additional interest, ability, idea, plan, etc. that a person can use if the main one is not successful. _You have to have another string to your bow in case you can't pass the exam and be a doctor.

have sb on a string(v) :to have sb under one’s power, control, etc.

string along (v) :[with]to accompany sb while going somewhere esp. for convenience. _I can string along with you on the way to the office, and we can have the chance to chat for some time.

string sb along(v) :to cheat or deceive sb by encouraging or giving hopes.

string sb out(v) :(Am)<slang>1-to make a person drunk. 2-to cause sb to feel worried, unhappy, etc. _What strings me out is that I couldn’t get, over 95, and couldn’t keep my word.

string sb up(v) :to kill sb by hanging, esp. as a punishment.

tear a strip off sb(v) :to scold sb severely.

stroke(n) :[of]a piece or a bit (of work); any work. (esp. in the phrase not do a stroke of sthg) _He’s really a loafer, he just sits there all day and doesn’t do a stroke of work in the office!

stroll on!(interj) :(used to express disbelief, disapproval, etc. to a statement) _If I’d studied a bit more, I could have passed the test. - Stroll on, Jack!, I’ve heard this before!

stroppy(adj) :(Br)likely to argue; unwilling to