steal in
to enter quietly and unnoticed
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
steal someone's heart
to win someone's love or affection
steal someone's identity
To fraudulently use someone's personal information
steaming hot
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
stem the rose
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
stem the tide
To stop or slow the progress of something unpleasant
step back
to withdraw or retreat from a situation
step down
Resign or relinquish a position of authority
step forward
To volunteer or take initiative, often in a challenging situation.
step into someone's shoes
To imagine oneself in someone else's situation
step lively
to hurry up or move quickly
step on a rake
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
step on it
to hurry up or accelerate
step on someone's toes
to offend or annoy someone
step out
leave a place or situation temporarily
step over
to deliberately ignore or avoid something
step up
to increase or improve something
step up one's game
Improve one's performance or efforts
stepping razor
A person with a sharp tongue or quick wit
stepping stone
Something that helps you advance to the next stage
stew in one's juices
to be left alone with one's thoughts or emotions
stick a fork in something
to consider something finished or done
stick by
To remain loyal or supportive of someone
stick in someone's craw
to annoy or irritate someone
stick in the mud
A person who resists change or is overly cautious
stick it to
to defy or challenge someone
stick it to the man
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
stick one's dick in crazy
to engage in reckless or irresponsible behavior
stick one's foot in it
to say or do something embarrassing or unfortunate
stick one's foot in one's mouth
To say something embarrassing or offensive
stick one's head in the sand
To refuse to acknowledge or deal with a problem
stick one's neck out
Take a risk or put oneself in a vulnerable position
stick one's nose into
To interfere or meddle in someone else's business
stick one's oar in
to interfere or offer unwanted opinion
stick out
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
stick out a mile
To be very obvious or noticeable
stick the knife in
to hurt or betray someone
stick the landing
To successfully complete a difficult task or performance
stick to
to continue doing something or following a plan
stick to one's knitting
Focus on what you know or are skilled at.
stick to one's last
To focus on one's own profession or expertise
stick to one's text
To stay focused on the topic at hand
stick to someone's ribs
To be filling and satisfying
stick together
Remain united and supportive of each other
stick up
to stand up or defend something
stick with
to continue doing or using something
sticker shock
A feeling of surprise or shock at something's high price
sticking plaster
A temporary or superficial solution to a problem
sticking point
A problem or issue that causes disagreement or delay
sticks and stones
Words cannot hurt as much as physical objects
sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me
Physical harm is easier to recover from than emotional harm caused by insults
sticky fingers
Having a tendency to steal or take things that do not belong to you
stiff upper lip
To remain calm and composed in difficult situations
still waters run deep
A quiet person may have hidden depths or strengths
stink a buzzard off a gut wagon
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
stink a dog off a gut wagon
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
stink a skunk off a gut wagon
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
stink eye
a dirty or disgusted look
stink on ice
To be completely and utterly useless or worthless
stink the joint out
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
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