sow one's wild oats
To engage in reckless and irresponsible behavior, typically when young.
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
sow the seeds of
to create a situation that will lead to a particular result
space out
to become distracted or disconnected from surroundings
spank the monkey
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
spanner in the works
Something that causes problems or disrupts plans
spare no effort
To work very hard and use all available resources to achieve something.
spare someone the details
to avoid telling someone about unpleasant or complicated information
spare someone's blushes
Avoid embarrassing someone
spare the rod and spoil the child
Failing to discipline a child can lead to bad behavior
spark spread
The difference between the price of electricity and the cost of fuel used to generate it
speak as you find
Say what you think is true, without hiding your opinions
speak for
to represent or express opinions for someone or something
speak for oneself
to express one's own thoughts or feelings
speak in circles
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
speak of
To bespeak; show; indicate; foretell; suggest; speak to.
speak of the devil and he appears
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
speak of the devil and he shall appear
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
speak one's mind
Express one's thoughts or opinions honestly and freely
speak out
Express one's opinion or feelings openly
speak softly and carry a big stick
Be gentle but have the power to act strongly if necessary
speak someone's language
Understand and share someone's thoughts or feelings
speak to
address or talk to someone
speak up
Express your thoughts or opinions openly
speak with a forked tongue
To speak deceitfully or hypocritically
spear carrier
An actor with a small, unimportant role
special delivery
delivered directly and immediately
special military operation
Euphemism for war or invasion
special needs
Requiring extra support or care due to a disability
special relationship
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
special treatment
Preferential or unusual handling
specialty crop
A crop grown for a specific purpose or market
spectator sport
An activity that is interesting to watch, but not to participate in.
speech is silver, silence is golden
It is often better to remain silent than to speak
speed merchant
A person who drives very fast
speed up
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
Speedy Gonzales
Someone who moves or acts very quickly
sperm donor
a man who donates sperm for artificial insemination
spicy tooth
A strong preference for spicy food
spiff up
to make something or someone look more attractive or impressive
spill ink
To write or speak at length about something
spill juice
to gossip or reveal secrets
spill one's guts
To share one's secrets or feelings openly and honestly
spill one's seed
To ejaculate outside of the vagina during intercourse
spilt milk
wasted effort or regret over something that cannot be changed
spin a yarn
to tell an entertaining and often untrue story
spin doctor
A person who presents information in a way that is favorable to their employer
spin one's wheels
To expel much effort for little or no gain.
spin out
to become or make something longer or more complicated
spit and polish
to make something look very clean and shiny
spit and shine
to polish or clean something until it looks very good
spit feathers
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
spit in the ocean
To make a very small contribution to a large problem
spit in the wind
To act in a way that is pointless or has no effect
spit into the wind
To act against one's own interests or do something futile
spit nails
to be extremely angry
spit on
to show contempt or disrespect
spit out
to speak or utter words quickly and urgently
spit the dummy
to suddenly become angry or upset
spitting distance
very close to something
spitting image
someone's exact likeness or replica
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