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Spiff up
Make something smart or more presentable
“She's always SPIFFG UP UP stories.”
Spike up
Increase sharply
“They've SPIKEPED UP the security after the breach.”
Spill out
When large numbers of people leave a place at the same time
“We can't SPILL OUT from the deal now.”
Spill over
When something bad has a wider impact on other people or situations
“The police were SPILLING OVER a tip from an informer.”
Spin around
Turn to face the opposite direction
“They're SPINING AROUND a summer launch date.”
Spin off
Produce an unexpected additional benefit
“They've SPINED OFF extra fees without telling us.”
Spin out
Lose control (vehicle)
“We need to SPIN OUT before someone notices.”
Spirit away
Remove someone secretly from a place
“I suppose we should SPIRIT AWAY before they notice we're late.”
Spirit off
Remove someone secretly from a place
“I suppose we should SPIRIT OFF before they notice we're late.”
Spit it out
An informal way of telling someone to say something they are unwilling to say
“She was SPITD OFF IT OUT by the teacher.”
Spit out
Say something angrily
“We need to SPIT OUT before someone notices.”
Splash down
Land in the sea (space capsules)
“We need to SPLASH DOWN before someone notices.”
Splash out
Spend a lot of money on something that is not essential
“We need to SPLASH OUT before someone notices.”
Splash out on
Spend a lot of money on something
“We need to SPLASH OUT ON before someone notices.”
Split up
Divide into groups
“We need to SPLIT UP before someone notices.”
Spoil for
Really want something
“He's been SPOILING FOR an argument all day.”
Sponge down
Clean something with a sponge
“We need to SPONGE DOWN before someone notices.”
Sponge off
Accept free food and support without any shame or qualms
“Let’s go to New York, we can always SPONGE OFF my brother there.”
Sponge on
Accept or get money without doing any work
“A lot of people are SPONGING ON the state by claiming benefits they're not entitled to.”
Spring back
Return to original position after being bent, forced or when pressure is removed
“I suppose we should SPRING BACK before they notice we're late.”
Spring for
Pay for, often generously
“The investment SPRINGD OFF FOR.”
Spring from
Appear suddenly and unexpectedly
“He didn't SPRING FROM.”
Spring on
Surprise someone
“What time do you SPRING ON?”
Spring up
Appear suddenly
“He didn't SPRING UP.”