splash down
to land in water after being in space
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
splice the mainbrace
to celebrate or reward with a drink, especially rum
split hairs
To argue or focus on trivial or unimportant details
split on a rock
To fail or come to an end due to a major obstacle
split one's sides
To laugh extremely hard
split the baby
To divide something in a way that is unfair or impractical
split the breeze
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
split the difference
To compromise by accepting a middle value or position
spock ears
Ears that are shaped like those of the Star Trek character Mr. Spock
spoil market
To create a situation where it's hard for others to sell something
spoil somebody rotten
Treat someone excessively kindly or indulgently
spoil someone rotten
To treat someone extremely well and give them everything they want
spoil the market
To lower prices or reduce demand by oversupplying a product
spoilt for choice
Having many attractive options to choose from
spoon bowl
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
spot check
To examine or inspect something randomly or briefly
spot of bother
A small problem or difficulty
spread one's legs
to be receptive or open to new experiences
spread one's wings
To become independent and explore new opportunities
spread oneself thin
To take on too many tasks or responsibilities at once
spread out
To extend or expand over a large area
spread the word
To share or disseminate information
spring fever
A feeling of restlessness and excitement during spring
spring for
to pay for something willingly
spring in one's step
to feel energetic and enthusiastic
spring to life
To suddenly become active or vibrant
spring to mind
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
spruce up
to make something look more attractive or tidy
spur of the moment
Done without prior planning or thought
square away
To organize or settle something
square meal
A complete and satisfying meal
square on
Directly and honestly
square one
back to the starting point
square peg in a round hole
Someone who does not fit in or is unsuited to a particular situation
square shooter
A person who is honest and fair in their dealings
squash the beef
to resolve a conflict or disagreement
squeeze one out
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
squint like a bag of nails
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
squirrels in the attic
Unconventional or unorthodox ideas in one's mind
stab in the back
To betray someone's trust
stab in the dark
a guess made without much information
stack the cards
To arrange things to favor a particular outcome
stack up
to compare or compete favorably
staff of life
Something essential for survival
stage business
Movements or actions performed by an actor to add meaning or interest
stage of the game
a particular point or phase in a situation
stage right
the area to the right of a stage from the actor's perspective
stage-door Johnny
A man who waits at a theater stage door to meet or flirt with performers
staircase wit
a witty response thought of after the moment has passed
stake a claim
to assert or establish a right or interest in something
stalking horse
A person or thing used to conceal someone's true intentions
stall for time
Deliberately delay or prolong something to gain time
stand a chance
Have a possibility of succeeding or achieving something
stand and deliver
to surrender something, especially money, to someone who demands it
stand behind
Support or defend something
stand by
Support or be ready to help someone
stand corrected
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
stand down
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
stand fast
To remain firm and unwavering in one's position or decision
stand fire
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
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