sleep on
to postpone deciding something until the next day
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
sleep rough
sleep outdoors or in uncomfortable conditions
sleep together
to have sexual relations
sleep with
to have sexual relations with someone
sleeping at the switch
Failing to attend to one's responsibilities or duties
sleeping giant
A powerful entity that is currently inactive or dormant
sleeping policeman
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
sleeves from one's vest
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
slender reed
A fragile or unreliable source of support
slick Rick
A person, usually a man, who is charming but untrustworthy
slide into the DMs
to send a direct message to someone, often in a flirtatious or casual manner
sling along
to walk or move with a relaxed, casual gait
sling off
to speak disrespectfully or insult someone
sling to
to throw or toss something
slings and arrows
Criticism or opposition
slip and fall
to fall and injure oneself due to a slippery surface
slip and slide
to experience a series of setbacks or failures
slip into
to enter or become involved in something gradually or unnoticed
slip it to
to give or pass something secretly
slip of the keyboard
a typographical error
slip of the pen
A minor writing or typing error
slip of the tongue
An unintentional utterance, often revealing a truth or secret
slip out
to leave quietly or secretly
slip someone's mind
To forget something or someone temporarily
slip the cable
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
slip through the cracks
To be overlooked or forgotten
slip up
Make a mistake or error
slippery as an eel
Very slippery or elusive
slit someone's throat
to severely harm or destroy someone's reputation or chances
slop bowl
A container for leftover or discarded food
slop out
to empty and clean a toilet or chamber pot
slow and steady
Proceeding carefully and consistently to achieve a goal
slow and steady wins the race
Consistent effort is more important than quickness or speed
slow burn
A feeling of anger or resentment that builds gradually over time
slow is smooth, smooth is fast
Deliberate and careful action leads to efficiency and speed
slow march
a funeral procession
slow off the mark
To react or start slowly
slow on the uptake
slow to understand or react to something
slow study
A person who learns slowly or with difficulty
slow up
to slow down or become less active
slower than molasses
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
slowly but surely
Progressing steadily, even if at a slow pace
slug away
to work or struggle persistently and diligently
slug it out
to fight or compete fiercely and determinedly
slut's wool
fluff or lint that accumulates in a place
small change
A small amount of money
small dick energy
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
small fry
People or things that are unimportant or insignificant
small print
Details or conditions that are not immediately apparent
small talk
Casual conversation about unimportant matters
small wonder
Not surprising at all
smart arse
Someone who gives annoyingly clever answers
smart as a whip
Exceptionally intelligent or quick-witted
smart chance
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
smash and grab
a type of theft where a store is broken into quickly
smash hit
Something extremely successful or popular
smash someone's face in
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
smash someone's head
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
smash up
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
smear campaign
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
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