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General idioms that span a wide range of everyday topics.

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settle a score

to take revenge or settle a dispute

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sexton Blake

a term used in Cockney rhyming slang to refer to something that is fake or not genuine

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shades of grey

referring to complexities or ambiguities in a situation

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shake a leg

to hurry up or move quickly

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shake a stick at

to have a large number of something, often used in a negative context

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shake like a leaf

to be very nervous or frightened

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sham Abraham

to engage in deceit or trickery

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shape up or ship out

to improve one's behavior or leave

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shatter the ice

to break the tension or awkwardness in a social situation

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sheathe the sword

to stop fighting or arguing

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shed light

to clarify or provide insight into a topic

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shelf life

the duration something remains usable or relevant

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