Expressions (A–Z)
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Spoke to him from on high
By metaphor: spoke to him with arrogance or disdain.
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Spoke to his heart
Figuratively: found favor in his eyes. To persuade him.
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Spoke to the point, spoke straight and to the point
Uttered precise or convincing words.
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Spoke to trees and stones/ to speak in vain
Spoke without anyone listening or paying attention to his words.
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Spoken explicitly from his mouth
Said in a clear and explicit manner; stated plainly.
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Spoonerism
A word combination in which, due to expression distortion, the consonants betwee...
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Spread a rumor
Disseminated false rumors. Published false information among many.
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Spread like wildfire
It appeared in many places in a short time.
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Spreading Slander
See: "A slander was spread."
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Sprinkling sand in the eyes
See: "He sprinkled sand in his eyes."
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