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Swan Song
Swan Song : Stubborn As A Mule : Someone who will not listen to other people’s advice and won’t change their way of doing things is as stubborn as a mule. Stuck Up : Conceited His unpopularity is partly due to his being stuck up.
Stuff and Nonsense :
Meaningless talk
I cannot tolerate your stuff and nonsense.
Stuffed To The Gills :
If someone is stuffed to the gills, they have eaten a lot and are very full.
“Shall I get you an ice cream,” the host asked Rani. “Thank you, no more for me, I am stuffed to the gills,” she replied.
Succeed In The Clutch :
If you succeed in the clutch, you perform at a crucial time.
It is particularly used in sports for the decisive moments of the game.
The opposite is FAIL IN THE CLUTCH.
Sum and Substance :
Core point
The sum and substance of his speech is that our economic policy is unproductive.
Sunday Driver :
A Sunday driver drives very slowly and makes unexpected maneuvers.
Sure As Eggs Is Eggs :
These means absolutely certain and we do say IS even though out is grammatically wrong.
Sure-Fire :
If something is sure-fire, it is certain to succeed.
Swan Song :
A person’s swan song is their final achievement of public appearances.
Swear Like A Sailor :
Someone who is foul-mouthed and used bad language all the time swears like a sailor.
Swear Like A Trooper :
Someone who is foul-mouthed and uses bad language all the time swears like a trooper.
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