Expressions (A–Z)

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  Swift deer / Fleet-footed deer

  A swift deer that runs fast. Figuratively: someone very quick or agile.

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  swimsuit

  A short garment intended for bathing in the sea or in a pool.

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• Sword for hire

  A nickname for a fighter who serves in a foreign army for pay.

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• Sword of Damocles

  Metaphorically, a dangerous and persistent threat, especially one hanging over l...

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  Sworn (deadly) enemy

  A great enemy. Hated with all one’s heart.

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  Sworn by the taking of an object

  See: "Sworn by the taking of an object"

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  Sworn enemy

  A long-standing enemy. A bitter hater or rival.

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• Sworn enemy, eternal enemy

  An enemy involved in a prolonged conflict.

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  Sycamore fig pincher

  One who picks or tends sycamore figs. Figuratively: a simple person, a peasant (...

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  Synagogue

  A building used as a place of prayer for Jews.

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