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General idioms that span a wide range of everyday topics.

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sleight of hand

skillful manipulation or deception, often with hands

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slice of life

a depiction of ordinary, everyday experiences and moments.

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slip of the tongue

A mistake made in speech, often involving the unintentional use of the wrong word.

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slip through the cracks

To fail to notice something important or to overlook something.

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slip through the net

to go unnoticed or be overlooked.

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slippery slope

a situation that can lead to negative consequences if not addressed.

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slow on the uptake

To be slow to understand or grasp new ideas.

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smack dab

exactly in the center or middle of something.

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small beer

something of little importance or value.

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small potatoes

something insignificant or trivial.

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smell a rat

To suspect that something is wrong or that deceit is involved.

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smell blood

To sense that something bad is about to happen or that someone is in trouble.

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