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General idioms that span a wide range of everyday topics.

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smell fishy

To suspect that something is not quite right or is suspicious.

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smell what someone is stepping in

To understand or recognize the true nature of a situation, often implying deceit or trouble.

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smoke and mirrors

deceptive tactics used to mislead or distract.

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smoke like a chimney

to smoke heavily or excessively.

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snatch defeat from the jaws of victory

To lose a victory or success due to one's own mistakes or poor decisions.

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snatch victory from the jaws of defeat

To achieve success or victory in a difficult situation, often against the odds.

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sniff test

an informal assessment to check the validity or acceptability of something

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snow job

misleading talk or actions intended to deceive

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so be it

to accept a situation without protest, regardless of personal feelings

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so much for

Used to dismiss or conclude a topic or situation.

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so to speak

used to clarify that a statement should not be taken literally

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so-so

neither good nor bad; average

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