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short end
[short end] {n.} The worst or most unpleasant part. * /The […]
short haul
[short haul] {n.} A short distance; a short trip. * /The […]
short shrift
[short shrift] {n.} Little or no attention. - Usually used with […]
short-order cook
[short-order cook] {n.} A person who prepares food that cooks quickly. […]
shortcut
[shortcut] {n.} A road shorter than the one that people normally […]
shot in the arm
[shot in the arm] {n. phr.}, {informal} Something inspiring or encouraging. […]
shot in the dark
[shot in the dark] {n. phr.} An attempt without much hope […]
shoulder to cry on
[shoulder to cry on] or [to lean on] {n. phr.} A […]
show of hands
[show of hands] {n. phr.} An open vote during a meeting […]
showdown
[showdown] {n.} A final challenge or confrontation during which both sides […]