Expressions (A–Z)

Straighten the bends

He removed the obstacles. He ended the dispute. ("Bends" means the curves or the...
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Strategic Objective

A goal or highly important objective intended to have a broad, general impact.
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Street child

A child who grows up without sufficient supervision from their parents or who sp...
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Street-corner loafer/ idler/ loafer/ corner-boy

Figuratively: a loafer. A person who does not work and spends his time idly (kar...
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Study day

A day dedicated to academic discussions or hearing lectures on a specific topic.
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Suck from each other/ reciprocal influence

Figuratively: they influence one another; each is affected by the other. There i...
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Sucked it in with his mother's milk/ imbibe with mother's milk

Figuratively: absorbed it from early childhood; brought up on it since infancy.
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Sufferings cleanse a person's iniquities/ afflictions purify a man's sins/ suffering brings absolution

The sufferings that befall a person atone for his sins.
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Sufferings of Love

Heartache arising from disappointments associated with unrequited love; sorrow r...
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Sworn enemy, eternal enemy

An enemy involved in a prolonged conflict.
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