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English - United States

stack the deck

stack the deck

Arrange conditions unfairly to favor one side.

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English - United States

stand in good stead

stand in good stead

Be useful or helpful in the future.

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English - United States

steal someone's thunder

steal someone's thunder

Take attention or credit from someone else.

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English - United States

stew in your own juice

stew in your own juice

Suffer the consequences of your own actions.

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English - United States

stick to your guns

stick to your guns

Maintain your position despite pressure.

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English - United States

stir the pot

stir the pot

Cause trouble or provoke disagreement.

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English - United States

straight from the horse's mouth

straight from the horse's mouth

Information directly from the original source.

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English - United States

stretch the truth

stretch the truth

Exaggerate or distort facts.

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English - United States

strike a chord

strike a chord

Cause a strong emotional response or connection.

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English - United States

swim against the tide

swim against the tide

Act against the prevailing opinion or trend.

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English - United States

take a leaf out of someone's book

take a leaf out of someone's book

Copy a good example from someone else.

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English - United States

take a shine to

take a shine to

Begin to like someone or something.

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English - United States

take the bull by the horns

take the bull by the horns

Face a difficult problem directly.

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English - United States

take five

take five

Take a short break.

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English - United States

take for granted

take for granted

Fail to appreciate something because it seems certain.

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English - United States

take it on the chin

take it on the chin

Accept criticism, loss, or difficulty bravely.

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English - United States

take pains

take pains

Make careful effort.

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English - United States

take stock

take stock

Review a situation carefully.

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