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a slippery slope
Meaning
a course of action that seems to lead to undesirable or dangerous consequences
Example
Starting to ignore small violations can lead to a slippery slope of bigger legal issues.
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a slow learner
Meaning
someone who takes time to understand or learn things
Example
Don’t worry if you need more time—you’re just a slow learner.
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a smart cookie
Meaning
a very clever or intelligent person
Example
Don’t underestimate her; she’s a smart cookie.
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a smoke-filled room
Meaning
a place where powerful people make secret political decisions
Example
The policy was decided in a smoke-filled room, not in public.
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a smooth sea never made a skilled sailor
Meaning
Challenges and difficulties make people stronger and more experienced.
Example
Remember, a smooth sea never made a skilled sailor—you’ll learn from tough times.
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a snake in the grass
Meaning
a secret enemy
Example
Be careful; there’s a snake in the grass.
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A snapshot of
Meaning
A brief look or summary of something
Example
The report gives a snapshot of our company's performance.
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a snowball effect
Meaning
a situation in which something increases in size or importance at a faster and faster rate
Example
The more followers she got, the more famous she became, creating a snowball effect.
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a snowball's chance in hell
Meaning
no chance at all
Example
He has a snowball's chance in hell of winning the lottery.
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a social butterfly
Meaning
someone who is very social and enjoys meeting people
Example
He’s a social butterfly, always at some event or gathering.
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A solid foundation
Meaning
A strong and reliable base or starting point.
Example
The success of this company is built on a solid foundation of hard work and dedication.
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a sound bite
Meaning
a short, memorable part of a speech or interview often used in the media
Example
The politician's sound bite was replayed on every major news channel.
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a sound mind in a sound body
Meaning
mental health depends on physical health
Example
A sound mind in a sound body is the key to a happy life.
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a spark of genius
Meaning
a sudden and brilliant idea
Example
Her spark of genius helped us solve the problem quickly.
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a splash of color
Meaning
a small amount of bright color added for effect
Example
Add a splash of color to make the room lively.
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a steep learning curve
Meaning
when something is difficult to learn, usually quickly
Example
The new software had a steep learning curve, but I managed to understand it.
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a step in the right direction
Meaning
a small action that leads to progress towards a goal
Example
Completing the first phase of the project is definitely a step in the right direction.
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a stepping stone
Meaning
an event or experience that helps one to progress
Example
This internship was a stepping stone to my career.
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A stitch in time saves nine
Meaning
Solving a small problem early prevents a bigger problem later.
Example
Fix that leak now — a stitch in time saves nine.
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a storm in a teacup
Meaning
a small problem that is exaggerated
Example
Their argument was just a storm in a teacup.
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a storybook ending
Meaning
a perfect or happy ending, like in a fairy tale
Example
Their wedding was a true storybook ending.
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a stroke of genius
Meaning
a brilliant and creative idea
Example
Her design was a stroke of genius.
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a stroke of luck
Meaning
something good that happens by chance
Example
It was a stroke of luck that I found my lost wallet.
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a taste of your own medicine
Meaning
to experience the same unpleasantness you caused to others
Example
He was rude to everyone, but now he’s getting a taste of his own medicine.