shake out
to remove or get rid of something unwanted
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Expressions you’ll hear in the US — distinctly American usage first, then widespread staples.
shake the pagoda tree
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
shake the plum tree
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
shake up
To change or reform something drastically
sham Abraham
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
shanks' mare
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
shanks' nag
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
shanks' pony
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
shape for
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
shape up
improve or behave properly
shape up or ship out
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
share and share alike
To share something equally among people
shark bait
Someone or something vulnerable to exploitation
sharp cookie
A clever and resourceful person
sharp elbows
Aggressive or ruthless in competition or business
sharp tongue
A sharp tongue refers to a person's ability to speak in a witty or sarcastic manner
shatter the ice
to break the tension or awkwardness in a social situation
shave down
reduce something, especially a price or amount
she'll be right
Everything will be okay
sheathe the sword
To stop fighting or arguing
shed a tear
cry a little, often because of sadness
shed blood
to kill or injure someone
shed find
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
shed light upon
To explain or clarify something
shift gears
to change focus or approach suddenly
shift the dial
To significantly change or improve a situation
shimmy on down
to move quickly and carefully down something
shiny are the distant hills
Traditional English proverbial phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
shirt and tie
Formal office attire for men
shit a brick
to be extremely surprised or shocked
shit in someone's cereal
to ruin someone's plans or day
shit in someone's Cheerios
to spoil or ruin someone's plans or pleasure
shit in someone's cornflakes
to spoil or ruin someone's plans or pleasure
shit on toast
Something very unpleasant or of poor quality
shit one's pants
to be extremely frightened or intimidated
shit or get off the can
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
shit or get off the pot
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
shit out of luck
completely out of good fortune or options
shit sandwich
An unpleasant or difficult situation that must be accepted
shit stain
A person who is considered disgusting or undesirable
shit the bed
To completely fail or make a mess of something
shit-eating grin
A smug or self-satisfied smile
shitting match
a petty or worthless competition
shiver me timbers
An expression of surprise or shock
shock and awe
Overwhelming power or spectacle that inspires shock and amazement
shock to the system
A sudden and significant change or event
shoot 'em up
A film or game with intense action and violence
shoot down
to reject or refute an idea or proposal
shoot first and ask questions later
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
shoot from the lip
Speak without thinking or considering consequences
shoot holes
to criticize or discredit something
shoot off
to talk excessively or recklessly
shoot off at the mouth
To talk excessively or thoughtlessly
shoot one's bolt
To use up all one's resources or efforts at once
shoot one's load
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
shoot oneself in the foot
To unintentionally harm or cause problems for oneself
shoot the boots
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
shoot the bull
to chat casually and idly
shoot the gold
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
shoot the messenger
to punish or blame someone for bringing bad news
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