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Slow up
Slow the progress of something
“The negotiations were SLOWED UP by the arguments.”
Slug it out
Fight or argue
“They SLUGGED IT OUT for hours but never came to an agreement.”
Smack of
Appear to have a negative quality
“The government's decision SMACKS OF hypocrisy.”
Smash down
Demolish or break something down
“The police SMASHED the door DOWN to get into the house.”
Smash in
Break something by hitting it repeatedly
“He SMASHED the windscreen IN.”
Smash up
Destroy, break into many pieces
“The burglars SMASHED UP the office as there was no money to steal.”
Smoke out
Force someone out of a place they're hiding in
“The police SMOKED the gang OUT and arrested them.”
Snaffle up
Consume, take, buy something other people may want
“They SNAFFLED UP all the food before we got there.”
Snap off
Break a piece off something
“He SNAPPED OFF a bit of chocolate from the bar and gave it to me.”
Snap out of
Control negative emotions
“I was feeling depressed and knew I had to SNAP OUT OF it.”
Snap to it!
Do something quickly
“He had taken ages so I told him to SNAP TO IT and get it finished.”
Snap up
Get, acquire or buy something quickly
“Collectors SNAPPED UP every copy the day it was released.”
Snarl up
Entangle
“My line was all SNARLED UP after I caught that last fish.”
Sneak out
Depart furtively
“Although the thieves tried to SNEAK OUT after dark, we were ready for them.”
Sneak up on
Approach someone furtively
“Dave tried to SNEAK UP ON the guard, but was seen anyway.”
Sneeze at
To dismiss casually, usually used negatively
“We shouldn't SNEEZE AT their offer- it's the best we have received.”
Sniff around
Look around to see how good something is or to try to find something better
“I SNIFFED AROUND to see if I could find a better deal.”
Sniff at
Disapprove or be scornful
“A job opportunity like that is not to be SNIFFED AT.”
Sniff out
Find something by smell (usually for dogs)
“Our rivals are trying to SNIFF OUT our plans for expansion.”
Snitch on
Divulge secrets, inform authorities about someone
“Reggie was caught after someone SNITCHED ON him to the teacher.”
Snuff out
Extinguish a small flame by covering it
“I SNUFFED OUT the candles before I went to bed.Kill( | American English)”
Snuggle up
Lie or press yourself closely to someone
“We SNUGGLED UP and went to sleep.”
Snuggle up to
Lie or press yourself closely to someone
“She SNUGGLED UP TO her mother and went to sleep.”
Soak up
Absorb
“They SOAK UP everything the teacher says.”
Sober up
Stop showing the effects of alcohol or drugs
“Keith SOBERED UP a bit when we left the pub and walked home.”
Sock away
Save money in a bank account, investment, etc
“She's SOCKED a fortune AWAY over the last few years.”
Sock in
Close access to a place because of bad weather
“The airport's been SOCKED IN because of the fog.”
Soften up
Weaken
“The bombardment SOFTENED UP their defenses; I think we can move in tomorrow.”
Soldier on
Continue even when things get difficult
“Life got hard for my dog when he went blind, but he just SOLDIERED ON and never complained.”
Sound off
To express your opinions forcefully
“He SOUNDED OFF about the quality of the food.”
Sound out
Check what someone thinks about an issue, idea, etc.
“You should SOUND her OUT to get her opinion before you go ahead with the plan.”
Space out
Become detached from reality and unaware of what is happening around you, usually through drug use
“The skunk they smoked completely SPACED them OUT.”
Spaff away
Waste (money, time, resources, etc)
“The council is SPAFFING AWAY our taxes on bonuses and consultants.”
Spark off
Cause something, usually unpleasant, to happen
“The riot was SPARKED OFF by the police raid on the club.”
Spark up
Light a cigarette or joint
“They SPARKED UP in a no smoking area.”
Speak out
Talk openly and freely
“People are afraid to SPEAK OUT in oppressive political regimes.”
Speak to
Comment, make a statement
“The secrecy SPEAKS TO the importance of the documents.”
Speak up
Talk more loudly
“They couldn't hear the speaker and asked him to SPEAK UP a bit.”
Speed up
Move faster
“The car SPEEDED UP when the police car drew near.”
Spell out
Explain something in great detail
“He won't understand you unless you SPELL everything OUT for him.”
Spew out
Expel, throw out
“The volcano is SPEWING OUT lava and hot gases.”
Spew up
Vomit
“He SPEWED UP when he was drunk.”
Spice up
Add spices or herbs to increase flavour
“You could SPICE it UP by adding cumin.”
Spiff up
Make something smart or more presentable
“They has to SPIFF their house UP before they could put it on the market.”
Spike up
Increase sharply
“Interest rates SPIKED UP after the news.”
Spill out
When large numbers of people leave a place at the same time
“The crowd SPILLED OUT onto the streets after the match had ended.”
Spill over
When something bad has a wider impact on other people or situations
“The protests and demonstrations have SPILLED OVER into neighbouring states.”
Spin around
Turn to face the opposite direction
“She SPUN AROUND when he called her name.”
Spin off
Produce an unexpected additional benefit
“The research SPUN OFF a number of new products as well as solving the problem.”
Spin out
Lose control (vehicle)
“The car hit the water and SPUN OUT.”