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Ships Passing in the Night
idiomPeople who cross paths fleetingly, exchange brief awareness, and then separate without meaningful connection.
↗shirt
word A1a piece of clothing for the upper body, usually with sleeves and buttons a piece of clothing worn on the upper body with sleeves and buttons a piece of clothing worn on the upper body, usually with sleeves and a collar; a garment for the upper body made of cotton or a similar fabric, with a collar, sleeves, and buttons down the front
↗shock
word A2a sudden strong surprise or upset; to make someone feel this way a sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience; a sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience
↗shoe
word A1a covering for the foot, usually worn outside covering for the foot, typically made of leather or cloth a covering for the foot, typically made of leather, with a sturdy sole and heel
↗shoes
word A1outer coverings for feet with a sturdy sole, made of leather or fabric
↗Shoestring Budget
idiomOperating on a very small, tight, or minimal amount of money
↗shoot
word A2to take a photo or video; also to fire a gun or kick/throw a ball toward a target to fire a bullet or arrow from a weapon; to take a photograph or film
↗Shoot down
phrasal verbTo decisively reject, dismiss, or disprove an idea, suggestion, or rumor
↗Shoot from the Hip
idiomTo speak, react, or act impulsively and bluntly without prior contemplation
↗Shoot Hoops
idiomTo play basketball casually or recreationally
↗Shoot off One's Mouth
idiomTo speak boastfully, indiscreetly, or too freely, often disrupting peace and causing trouble
↗Shoot the Breeze
idiomTo engage in casual, relaxed conversation about light and everyday matters
↗Shoot up
phrasal verbTo increase or rise very rapidly in numbers, popularity, or level
↗shop
word A1a place where goods are sold; also to buy things from shops a place where goods are sold to customers; a place where goods are sold to customers
↗Shop around
phrasal verbto compare the price and quality of goods or services from different stores before buying
↗shopping
word A1the activity of browsing for and buying goods in shops the activity of going to shops to buy things
↗shore
word A2the land along the edge of a sea, river, or lake the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other body of water the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other large body of water; the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other body of water the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other large body of water
↗short
word A1not long in distance, time, or height having a small length, height, or duration; not long having little length or duration; having a small length, height, or duration; not long having little length or duration
↗Short and Sweet
phraseBrief, concise, and pleasantly straight to the point.
↗short film
phrase A2a motion picture with a shorter runtime than a feature film
↗short update
phrase B1a brief report containing the latest news or developments
↗shortage
word B1A state or situation in which something needed cannot be obtained in sufficient amounts; lack or deficiency.
↗shortlist
word A1to put preferred candidates on a final list
↗shortly
word B1in a short time; soon
↗shot
word A2an attempt, a photograph, or an injection a single attempt to hit something, usually with a weapon or a ball
↗Shot in the Arm
idiomSomething that provides an immediate boost of energy, encouragement, or renewed vitality
↗Shot in the Dark
idiomA wild guess or an attempt made with little knowledge or certainty of the outcome
↗should
word A1used to give advice, say what is right, or show expectation used to indicate obligation or duty
↗shoulder
word A1the part of your body between your neck and upper arm the part of the body between the neck and the arm the upper joint of the human arm and the part of the body to which it is attached
↗shout
word A2to speak very loudly; a loud call to say something very loudly; to say something very loudly
↗show
word A1to let someone see, learn, or understand something to display or present something to others; to make visible To display or allow someone to see something.; to display or present something to others; to make visible To display or allow someone to see something.
↗Show around
phrasal verbTo act as a guide and escort someone through a place, studio, or neighborhood
↗show interest
phrase A2to express concern, curiosity, or enthusiasm for something
↗show me how
phrase A2to ask someone to demonstrate or explain how to do something
↗show me the way
phrase A2to ask someone to give directions toward a particular place
↗Show of Hands
idiomAn informal vote or poll conducted by raising hands to indicate agreement
↗show off
phrasal verbTo display possessions, skills, or achievements ostentatiously to impress others
↗Show off souvenirs
phrasal verbto proudly display keepsakes or gifts brought back from a trip to family and friends
↗Show off talent
phraseto proudly exhibit or display your special skills and abilities for others to admire
↗Show respect to
phraseto demonstrate honor, consideration, esteem, or deference toward someone or something
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