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A Shining Example
phraseAn outstanding model or embodiment of excellence, honesty, or virtue
↗A shoulder to cry on
phrasea compassionate, sympathetic person who provides comfort, listens attentively, and offers emotional support during sorrow
↗a single cell
phrase B1one individual cell, the basic structural unit of a living organism
↗A Slap in the Face
phraseA severe insult, humiliating rejection, or bitter disappointment
↗A Sledgehammer to Crack a Nut
idiomUsing disproportionately harsh or excessive methods to solve a minor problem.
↗A Slender Hope
phraseA very faint, slight, or remote chance that something positive will occur
↗A Slice of
phraseA portion, part, or share of a larger amount, fund, or entity
↗A Slip of Paper
phraseA small strip or scrap of paper typically used for brief notes or receipts
↗A Slip of the Pen
phraseA minor and unintentional error made while writing
↗A Slip of the Tongue
phraseA minor and unintentional mistake made while speaking
↗a small firm
phrase B1a small company or business partnership
↗A Small Fish in a Big Pond
phraseAn insignificant, small, or minor person or enterprise in a very large and competitive environment
↗A Small Population of
phraseA limited, minor, or distinct subset of people or entities within a group
↗A Smart Cookie
idiomAn intelligent, shrewd, and clever person who makes wise decisions.
↗A Smooth Sea Never Made a Skilled Sailor
proverbExperiencing hardship, emotional conflict, and adversity is essential for developing true strength and mature character.
↗A Snowball Effect
idiomA situation in which an event or process gains momentum and builds upon itself at an increasing rate.
↗A Snowball's Chance in Hell
idiomNo chance at all of succeeding or happening.
↗A Sorrow Shared Is a Sorrow Halved
proverbSharing emotional grief and hurts with another person reduces the burden of pain and fosters reconciliation.
↗A Splendid Opportunity
phraseAn exceptionally favorable, excellent, or valuable chance to accomplish something
↗A Spoonful of Sugar Helps the Medicine Go Down
proverbA gentle attitude, kindness, or pleasant words make harsh feedback or difficult compromises easier to accept.
↗A Spoonful of Sugar Makes the Medicine Go Down
proverbAn alternative wording stressing that adding courtesy, empathy, or sweetness makes unpleasant corrections or amends palatable.
↗A Spot on One's Fame
phraseA disgrace, scandal, or blemish that soils someone's distinguished reputation
↗A Sprinkle of Something
phraseA small quantity, light dash, or subtle touch of a quality or element
↗A Spy Ring
phraseA clandestine, organized network of espionage agents gathering intelligence
↗A Stepping Stone
phraseAn intermediary step, circumstance, or role that enables progress toward a higher goal
↗A Stick in a Bundle Cannot Be Broken
proverbWhen individuals unite and resolve their internal discord, they become strong, resilient, and unbreakable.
↗A Stick in a Bundle Is Unbreakable
proverbAn individual standing alone is fragile and vulnerable, but people bonded together in unity are invincible
↗A Stitch in Time Saves Nine
proverbDealing with a problem immediately prevents it from becoming much bigger and harder to fix later.; Addressing and fixing a small flaw or misunderstanding immediately prevents a massive catastrophe later
↗A Stone's Throw
idiomA very short distance away.
↗A Stopped Clock Is Right Twice a Day
proverbEven an untrustworthy, incompetent, or foolish person can occasionally be correct purely by accident
↗A Storm in a Teacup
idiomGreat outrage or excitement about a trivial or unimportant matter.
↗A Storm Is Brewing
idiomTrouble, conflict, or unpleasant events are about to happen soon.
↗A Straw Shows How the Wind Blows
proverbMinor gestures, subtle changes, or trivial signs reveal the broader direction of upcoming danger or hidden attitudes
↗A Straw Shows Which Way the Wind Blows
proverbSeemingly insignificant details or subtle slips uncover someone's true motives, deceptive schemes, or impending betrayals
↗A Stray Dog
phraseA homeless or unowned dog wandering freely in public areas
↗A Stretch of Water
phraseA continuous expanse or noticeable area of a river, sea, lake, or bay.
↗A Striking Feature
phraseA noticeable, impressive, or eye-catching characteristic that immediately attracts attention.
↗A String of
phraseA series or sequence of similar events, objects, or occurrences happening one after another.
↗A String of Questions
phraseA continuous and rapid series of questions asked in succession.
↗A Strip of Paper
phraseA long, narrow piece of paper, such as a traditional transit pass, ticket, or receipt.
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