English words: the candle that burns twice as bright burns half as long to the struggle is real

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English words the candle that burns twice as bright burns half as long to the struggle is real

the candle that burns twice as bright burns half as long proverb: The more intensely someone or something works or acts, the more quickly that person will burn out or that thing will end.
the captain goes down with the ship proverb: A leader is ultimately responsible for the penalities of a catastrophe, even if they result from external causes or the misactions of others under the...
the case rests phrase: Synonym of I rest my case
the cat is out of the bag phrase: Alternative form of the cat's out of the bag.
the cat's out of the bag phrase: It is too late. Particularly used of secrets that have been exposed.
the cat's pajamas noun: Alternative spelling of the cat's pyjamas.
the cat's pajamies noun: Alternative form of the cat's pyjamas.
the cat's pyjamas noun: A highly sought-after and fancy example of something, usually referring to inanimate objects.
the cat would eat fish but would not wet her feet proverb: In order to achieve something, it is inevitable and necessary that some sacrifices be made.
the chickens come home to roost proverb: A person's past wrongdoings will return to negatively affect them.
the chuff phrase: Synonym of the fuck (“intensifier”).
the clock around adverb: Synonym of around the clock.
the closet is glass phrase: Alternative form of the closet is made of glass
the closet is made of glass phrase: Used in reference to someone whose sexual orientation or gender identity is widely known despite not being acknowledged.
the coast is clear phrase /ðə ˌkoʊst ɪz ˈklɪəɹ/: There is no danger; one can freely pass through a region without risk of discovery.
the cobbler always wears the worst shoes proverb: People often fail to apply their skills to themselves.
the cobbler's children are the worst shod proverb: Synonym of the shoemaker's children go barefoot.
the cobbler's children go barefoot proverb: Synonym of the shoemaker's children go barefoot
the computer says no phrase: Alternative form of computer says no.
the corpse at every funeral phrase: Short for the bride at every wedding and the corpse at every funeral.
the course of true love never did run smooth proverb: There will always be issues or problems in a romantic relationship.
the cow is out of the barn phrase: Synonym of the cat's out of the bag.
the cow knows not the worth of its tail till it loses it proverb: Synonym of you never miss the water till the well runs dry.
the cowl does not make the monk proverb: The superficial trappings of something are unrelated to its true essence.
the cupboard is bare phrase: There is little to no food or money.
the cure is worse than the disease phrase: The medical treatment for an illness produces a worse net result than the illness does (or threatens a non-negligible risk of doing so), especially via...
the curtain comes down phrase: Synonym of the curtain falls.
the curtain falls phrase: The end of something has come.
the customer is always right proverb: Service staff should give high priority to customer satisfaction.
the damage is done phrase: The harm has occurred, and nothing can be done to prevent it now; it might have been preventable, but cannot be prevented retroactively.
thé dansant noun: A tea dance.
the darker the berry, the sweeter the juice phrase: Synonym of the blacker the berry, the sweeter the juice (“expressing a sexual preference for black people”).
the darkest hour is always just before the dawn proverb: Alternative form of the darkest hour is just before the dawn.
the darkest hour is just before the dawn proverb /ðə ˈdɑː(ɹ)kɪst ˈaʊ̯əɹ ɪz ˈd͡ʒʌst bɪˈfɔː(ɹ)ðə ˈdɔːn/: The worst situation comes before a good one.
the darkest place is under the candlestick proverb: People often know little of what happens under their noses.
the day noun: The time spoken of.
the day before adverb: On the preceding day; the day before. (This entry is a translation hub.)
the daylight out of adverb: Alternative form of the daylights out of.
the daylights out of adverb: Used as an intensifier between a verb and its object: thoroughly, with vigour, to an intense degree.
the dear knows phrase: God knows; nobody knows
the deuce adverb: Synonym of the devil (“adding emphasis”)
the devil adverb: Used to add emphasis to a question or statement.
the devil a one pronoun: Not a single one, none (of a number of people or things).
the devil and the deep blue sea phrase: Alternative form of between the devil and the deep blue sea.
the devil finds work for idle hands proverb: Synonym of idle hands are the devil's workshop.
the devil is a liar phrase: A general expression of distrust, particularly implying that another person is attempting to deceive the speaker, or that a situation is not, or can not be,...
the devil is in the detail proverb: Alternative form of the devil is in the details.
the devil is in the details proverb: The specific provisions of, or particular steps for implementing, a general plan, policy, or contract may be complicated, controversial, or unworkable.
the devil looks after his own phrase: Bad people often prosper unfairly, because the devil helps them.
the devil makes work for idle hands proverb: Synonym of idle hands are the devil's workshop.
the devil take the hindmost phrase: Alternative form of devil take the hindmost.
the devil takes care of his own proverb: Alternative form of the devil looks after his own.
the devil that you know is better than the devil that you don't know proverb: Alternative form of better the devil you know than the devil you don't know.
the devil to pay and no pitch hot or ready phrase: Synonym of devil to pay, and no pitch hot.
the devil we know is better than the devil we don't proverb: Alternative form of better the devil you know than the devil you don't know.
the devil we know is better than the devil we don't know proverb: Alternative form of better the devil you know than the devil you don't know.
the devil you know proverb: Alternative form of better the devil you know than the devil you don't know.
the devil you know is better than the devil you don't proverb: Alternative form of better the devil you know than the devil you don't know.
the devil you know is better than the devil you don't know proverb: Alternative form of better the devil you know than the devil you don't know.
the devil you say phrase: An expression of surprise at something stated by another. In modern usage usually sarcastic, implying that the statement was obvious.
the dickens adverb, noun: Used as an intensifier.
the dickens out of adverb: Used as an intensifier between a verb and its object: thoroughly, with vigour, to an intense degree.
the die is cast phrase /ðə ˌdaɪ ɪz ˈkɑːst/: A conclusive action has been taken, so events will proceed in an irreversible manner; the point of no return has been passed; the future is determined;...
the dog ate my homework phrase: A stereotypical unconvincing excuse for not completing school homework or (by extension) not meeting one's obligations.
the dogs bark, but the caravan goes on proverb: History (or progress) moves ahead, no matter the criticism it may attract.
the dogs bark, but the caravan moves on proverb: Alternative form of the dogs bark, but the caravan goes on.
the dollar bean adjective, noun: Filter-avoidance spelling of lesbian.
the dose makes the poison proverb: The damage that a substance causes is determined more by its quantity than by its essence.
the double O noun: A thorough look or inspection.
the drinks are on me phrase: Indicates that speaker is going to pay for the drinks consumed (at a bar, restaurant, etc.)
the dumps noun: Synonym of the pits.
the'e pronoun /ðɛə/: Pronunciation spelling of there.
the early bird catches the worm proverb: Alternative form of the early bird gets the worm.
the early bird gets the worm proverb /ði ˈɜ(ɹ)li ˈbɜ(ɹ)d ɡɛts ðə wɜ(ɹ)m/: Whoever arrives first has the best chance of success; some opportunities are available only to the first competitors.
the Earth kept spinning phrase: A reply to an unimportant or insignificant statement, expressing indifference
the end phrase /ðiː ɛnd/: Used traditionally at the end of a story or film.
the end justifies the means proverb: Morally wrong actions are sometimes necessary to achieve morally right outcomes; actions can be considered morally right or wrong only by virtue of the...
the end of one's rope noun: The limit of one’s patience, when one is so frustrated or annoyed that one can no longer cope.
the ends justify the means proverb: Alternative form of the end justifies the means.
the enemy of my enemy is my friend proverb: It is sometimes necessary to cooperate with a person one does not like or agree with, in order to combat a common threat.
the enemy of your enemy is your friend phrase: Two parties who have an enemy in common should join forces against it.
the eyes are the window to the soul proverb: One can tell much about a person's character or personality from their eyes.
the fact that phrase: Used to present an antecedent to a claim.
the family that lays together stays together phrase: A supposed motto describing the dynamics of incest.
the family that prays together stays together proverb: Shared religious observance strengthens family stability.
the family that sleeps together keeps together phrase: A supposed motto describing the dynamics of incest.
the fat hit the fire phrase: Trouble happened.
the fat is in the fire phrase: Trouble will happen soon.
the feathers fly phrase: An argument or fight is instigated.
the fewer the better fare proverb: Things are better when fewer people are involved.
the finest noun: A city's police force, or the police officers of a particular area.
the finger noun: An obscene gesture, typically consisting of extending the middle finger at somebody.
the fingers noun: A rude and offensive hand gesture, typically made by extending the index and middle fingers with the back of the hand facing the recipient.
the first step is always the hardest proverb: The hardest part of a process is always the beginning; things get easier afterwards.
the first turn of the screw pays all debts proverb /θə‿fɚɹst‿tɚn‿ʌv‿θə‿skɹu‿peɪ̯z‿ɑl‿dɛts/: One's problems on shore may be forgotten at the first turn of one's ship's propeller.
the fish rots from the head proverb: Bad leaders harm an organization.
the fix is in phrase: A process (for example, a court case) has been rigged behind the scenes and its outcome will not reflect true justice.
the floor is lava noun: Synonym of hot lava.
the forbidden fruit tastes the sweetest proverb: Alternative form of forbidden fruit is the sweetest.
the fox may grow grey but never good proverb: One cannot change one's nature, no matter how much time passes.
the freaks come out at night proverb: Those who are inclined to engage in mischievous or criminal behavior prefer to commit such activity during the evening.
the full nine yards adverb, noun: Synonym of the whole nine yards.
the full quid noun: Synonym of the full shilling.
the full shilling noun: In control of one's mental faculties; sane; all there.
the full ticket noun: Synonym of the full shilling.
the fur flies phrase: There is a vicious fight or disagreement.
the future is now phrase: Advanced and cutting-edge technology is available nowadays.
the game is not worth the candle proverb: The process or result is not worth the effort.
the game is up phrase: Secret plans or activities have been revealed, usually leading to their failure.
the genie is out of the bottle phrase: Information has been released that will have ongoing consequences.
the genie's out of the bottle phrase: Alternative form of the genie is out of the bottle.
the ghost walks phrase: The manager comes to pay the company's salaries.
the girls are fighting phrase: Used to describe a dramatic conflict between two or more famous or powerful individuals or groups, especially one perceived as petty, ridiculous, or out of...
the gods smile on someone phrase: Someone experiences good fortune, success, or well-being.
the good die young proverb: Well-regarded people who are morally upright, kind, and beneficent tend to die at a younger age than do most people.
the good doctor noun: An honorific for a doctor, especially for a doctor of medicine (a physician) or for Dr. Samuel Johnson.
the grapes are sour anyway phrase: Indicating that one despises what one cannot obtain.
the grass is always greener proverb: Alternative form of the grass is always greener on the other side.
the grass is always greener on the other side proverb /ðə ˈɡɹæs ɪz ˌɔːlweɪz ˈɡɹiːnə(ɹ)ɒn ði ˌʌðə(ɹ)ˈsaɪd/: The circumstances of others seem more desirable than one's own but in reality often are not.
the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence proverb: Alternative form of the grass is always greener on the other side.
the grass is always greener on the other side of the road proverb: Alternative form of the grass is always greener on the other side.
the great and the good noun: Worthy, distinguished or important people, especially when gathered together.
the grey mare is the better horse proverb: The wife, not the husband, is in charge of the household.
The Hague noun /ðə ˈhæɡ/: A conviction and/or punishment for crimes against humanity or war crimes delivered by the International Criminal Court.
the hairy hell adverb: Synonym of the hell (“expletive for emphasis”).
the half of it phrase: Only a part of something; not the full picture. Typically it is implied to be the most important part.
the hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world proverb: Alternative form of the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world.
the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world proverb: Women, particularly mothers, have a decisive influence on the future direction of society because they raise and nurture the next generation.
the handbags come out phrase: A row intensifies; a dispute becomes heated.
the handwriting is on the wall phrase: Alternative form of the writing is on the wall.
the hard way adverb: In a way that is more difficult than necessary; by adverse experience.
the Hatfields and the McCoys phrase: Any group or pair of parties engaged in a long-lasting feud.
the head fred noun: The person in charge; boss; leader.
the heart wants what it wants proverb: Who one falls in love with is not a rational or deliberate decision.
the heart wants what the heart wants proverb: Alternative form of the heart wants what it wants.
the heat is on phrase: A situation has reached a point of great commotion, energy, or activity.
the heavens open phrase: It starts to rain heavily and suddenly.
the heck adverb: Used for emphasis after an interrogative word.
the heck out of adverb: Used as an intensifier between a verb and its object: thoroughly, with vigour, to an intense degree.
the hell with it interjection: Forget about it; a disgusted or frustrated dismissal of something.
the hell you say phrase: I vehemently disagree with you; I will not obey you.
the highest branch is not the safest roost proverb: A coveted position of power does not guarantee safety to the holder.
the hit dog hollers proverb: Alternative form of a hit dog will holler.
the house adverb: Ellipsis of the house down.
the house always wins proverb: In a casino, all gambling is designed so that the house (i.e. the casino owners) will always net a profit, regardless of the successes of individual patrons.
the house down adverb: Used as an intensifier: very, to a great degree; exceptionally.
the ink was not even dry phrase: Synonym of ink isn't dry on.
the Internet never forgets proverb: A widely held belief that everything that is posted online will remain there forever.
the jig is up phrase: Used to express that a deception, trick, or dishonest scheme has been discovered, signaling the end of the ruse.
the job is oxo phrase: Everything is satisfactory; things are fine.
the job's a good 'un phrase: Alternative form of job's a good 'un.
the joke is on someone phrase: Someone is the butt of a joke or is experiencing a negative outcome, especially if that person was trying to make someone else the butt of the joke or...
the joke's on someone phrase: Used to point out that someone tried to say something smart but it came out foolish.
the jokes write themselves phrase: A situation where it is very easy to make jokes or the humor of a situation is self-evident.
the jug goes to the well until it breaks proverb: Even though something can be used well at the moment, it will eventually break down as everything does.
the juice is worth the squeeze phrase: The effort put into something is justified by the outcome.
the jury is still out phrase: Alternative form of the jury is out.
the king is dead, long live the king phrase: Traditional announcement made when a new monarch becomes the ruler after the previous one passed away.
the knives are out phrase: People are angry.
the laborer is worthy of his hire proverb: People deserve to be rewarded for their efforts.
the labourer is worthy of his hire proverb: Alternative form of the laborer is worthy of his hire.
the lady doth protest too much phrase: It is suspected that, because someone is insisting too much about something, the opposite of what they're saying must be true.
the lady doth protest too much, methinks phrase: Alternative form of the lady doth protest too much.
the last day adverb: Synonym of yesterday.
the last favour noun: sexual intercourse (as permitted by a woman)
the last I heard phrase: Used to introduce one's most recent information on a subject, while acknowledging that things may have changed since the speaker was informed.
the last of pea-time phrase: A time or condition of decline, indigence or exhaustion; a person or object in such a condition.
the latchstring is out phrase: A person is assured of a hospitable welcome.
the law is a ass proverb: Alternative form of the law is an ass.
the law is an arse proverb: Misconstruction of the law is an ass.
the law is an ass proverb: The law, as created by legislators or as administered by the justice system, cannot be relied upon to be sensible or fair.
the laws of thermodynamics noun /ðə ˈlɔːz əv ˌθɜː(ɹ)mədaɪ̯ˈnæmɪks/: The dieting maxim that one needs a calorie deficit to lose body-fat and surplus calories to gain muscle.
the left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing phrase: Two parts of an organization are unaware of each other's activities.
the length of the Flemington straight noun: A long way; a great distance; a large gap; a lot.
the life out of adverb: Used as an intensifier between a verb and its object: thoroughly, with vigour, to an intense degree.
the lights are on but no one's home phrase: Alternative form of the lights are on, but nobody's home.
the lights are on but nobody's home phrase: Somebody is conscious or paying attention, but failing to understand.
the line is busy phrase: Indicates that the telephone line is busy.
the living daylights out of adverb: Synonym of the daylights out of.
the long and short noun: The gist; the essence or substance; the most important or salient features.
the long and the short noun: Alternative form of the long and short.
the long way around the barn phrase: Synonym of around Robin Hood's barn (“a roundabout or circuitous route”).
the longest pole knocks the persimmon proverb: Whoever has the most advantages has the best chance of success.
the longest purse knocks the persimmon proverb: Synonym of the longest pole knocks the persimmon
the Lord helps those that help themselves proverb: Alternative form of God helps those who help themselves.
the Lord helps those who help themselves proverb: Alternative form of God helps those who help themselves.
the Lord's work noun: Synonym of God's work.
the Lord works in mysterious ways proverb: Alternative form of God works in mysterious ways.
the love of money is the root of all evil proverb: Synonym of money is the root of all evil.
the lunatics have taken over the asylum phrase: Said of a situation in which those in charge are incapable of handling their responsibilities, and should rather be put under scrutiny themselves.
the man noun: The oppressive powers that be, including the government and corporations, as coordinated outside of one's control.
the man, the myth, the legend phrase: Used to introduce a notorious person.
the map is not the territory proverb: Our models of the world, and our sensations of the world, are not the true world.
the math ain't mathing phrase: Something is incorrect or unreasonable; something doesn't add up or makes no sense.
the math is mathing phrase: Something is correct or reasonable; something adds up or makes sense.
the Mbappé special noun /ðə əmˈbɑː.peɪ ˈspɛ.ʃəl/: Absolutely nothing; zero output, effort, or substance.
the measles phrase: Alternative form of measles.
the measure of a man noun: That which shows the value of a person's life; one's non-monetary worth
the mill cannot grind with water that is past proverb: Do not cry over spilt milk; what has already happened cannot be changed or repaired.
the mills of the gods grind slowly proverb: Justice may arrive slowly, but it cannot be avoided.
the mind boggles phrase: One is astonished or unable to comprehend.
the mixture as before phrase: Used to indicate the same action, situation, or thing etc., as previously.
the moon on a stick noun /ˈmuːn ɒn ə ˈstɪk/: All that one could desire, especially as an unreasonable demand; everything.
the more fool someone phrase: Someone is foolish.
the more one learns about people, the more one likes one's pet proverb: Synonym of familiarity breeds contempt.
the more the merrier proverb: Something is more fun with more people.
the more things change, the more they stay the same proverb: Turbulent changes do not affect reality on a deeper level other than to cement the status quo.
the more you know phrase: Used to imply that a piece of information that otherwise seems trivial or uninteresting might represent valuable knowledge.
the more you know, the higher you go proverb: Expertise leads to career promotion.
the nail that sticks out gets hammered down proverb: Those who are too different or conspicuous get criticized or sanctioned by others.
the nail that sticks up gets hammered down proverb: Alternative form of the nail that sticks out gets hammered down.
the natives are getting restless phrase: Alternative form of the natives are restless.
the natives are restless phrase: A group of agitated people–such as a set of residents, customers, or citizens–is expressing annoyance, distress, or other discomposure.
the nerve of phrase: Followed by a pronoun or personal name(s), expresses disapproval or anger about something done or said by the referred person(s).
the new black noun: Something that is trendy, popular; the latest fashion.
the next best thing noun: A suitable replacement (when the ideal thing is not available)
the next day adverb: The day that follows the one just spoken about. (This entry is a translation hub.)
the night before last adverb: During the night before last night; two nights ago.
the night is young phrase: It's not very late (at night) and there's plenty of time.
the nose knows phrase: Despite the addressee's belief that the speaker was unaware of something, the speaker, in fact, was already aware.
the nut does not fall far from the tree proverb: Synonym of the apple does not fall far from the tree.
the odds are good, but the goods are odd proverb: There are plenty of potential romantic or sexual partners available, but many of them are strange or eccentric people.
the old woman is plucking her goose phrase: It is snowing.
the oldest trick in the book phrase: A method of deception or trickery that has been overused so many times before that it should therefore be well-known or remain as common knowledge to everyone.
the one noun, pronoun: A particularly special or compatible person or thing.
the one that got away noun: A former romantic partner who retains a special place in one's memory and whose loss one regrets.
the organ grinder, not the monkey noun /ðiː ˈɔːɡən ˌɡɹaɪndə nɒt ðə ˈmʌŋki/: Synonym of organ grinder (“the person who is in charge, rather than a lackey or representative; the person truly responsible for another's actions”).
the other body noun: Either the Senate or the House of Representatives, from the point of view of the other.
the other day adverb, noun: Recently; lately; a few days ago.
the other place noun: Hell
the other way adverb: To the opposite side of the plate relative to the batter.
the other way around adverb: The same but with the things or people mentioned in reverse order.
the other way round adverb: The same but with the mentioned things or people in reverse order or position.
the other white meat noun: Pork.
the pantaloons off phrase: Synonym of the pants off.
the pants off phrase: An intensifier used with some transitive action verbs to indicate that the action is performed with thoroughness, vigor, or complete success.
the party is over phrase: An irresponsible or carefree period has ended; it is time to be serious or take responsibility.
the past has a vote, not a veto proverb: Historical traditions ought to guide how people in the present live their lives, but can be overriden if they are contrary to modern sensibilities.
the pen is mightier than the sword proverb: More influence and power can be usurped by writing than by fighting.
the penny drops phrase: Understanding is reached; one comprehends.
the perfect is the enemy of the good proverb: Alternative form of perfect is the enemy of good.
the pitcher goes so often to the well that it is broken at last proverb: When something is used enough times, it will eventually break down.
the pits noun: Something miserable or unpleasant.
the plague adverb: Synonym of the hell (“expletive”).
the pleasure is all mine phrase: Used to politely accept someone's gratitude, words of appreciation, or an indication that one has been helpful and to express that one is happy to have done...
the plot thickens phrase: Used to describe an increasingly complex or mysterious situation.
the plural of anecdote is not data phrase: Anecdotal evidence is not sufficient to prove something.
the pock noun: Synonym of smallpox.
the poop out of adverb: Used as an intensifier between a verb and its object: thoroughly, with vigour, to an intense degree.
the poor we will always have with us proverb: Poverty for some is inevitable.
the proof is in the eating proverb: Alternative form of the proof of the pudding is in the eating.
the proof of the pudding is in the eating proverb: One can only claim that something is a success after it has been tried out or used.
the proverbial dog that caught the car phrase: Synonym of dog that caught the car.
the purpose of a system is what it does phrase: A heuristic that states that what a given system's function is the system's point, rather than the intent behind it.
the quality noun: The upper class, the high society, the gentry; the people of quality.
the quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog phrase: A phrase containing every letter of the English alphabet (a pangram), used to demonstrate typographical fonts etc.
the rabbit died phrase: Indicates one's own pregnancy, or that someone has found out they are pregnant.
the race that stops a nation phrase: The annual Melbourne Cup horse race.
the rest is gravy phrase: After that, it is easy.
the rest is history phrase: One does not need to continue narrating a story as the subsequent events are assumed to be well-known.
the revolution will not be televised proverb: A societal revolution will happen genuinely and in real life, and will not be caught on film.
the rich get richer proverb: Synonym of those that have, get.
the road to hell is paved with good intentions proverb: Well-intended acts can potentially lead to disasters.
the rough side of one's tongue noun: Angry words, harsh criticism.
the rubber hits the road phrase: Alternative form of the rubber meets the road.
the rubber meets the road phrase: A place or circumstance at which the implementation of a plan or intent is to be achieved.
the same adverb, pronoun: In the same manner; to the same extent, equally.
the same mixture as before phrase: Alternative form of the mixture as before.
the schoolmaster is abroad phrase: Education and intelligence are now widespread among the people.
the second mouse gets the cheese proverb: Others reap the advantages after a first mover absorbs the loss of a first-mover disadvantage.
the seven bells phrase: Used as an intensifier after an interrogative pronoun.
the shape of things to come phrase: That is trendsetting and foreshadowing; pointing the way ahead.
the shirt off one's back noun: Everything currently in the possession of a person.
the shoe is on the other foot phrase: The roles of people in a situation have been reversed, such that the advantage has shifted to a party which was previously disadvantaged.
the shoemaker always wears the worst shoes proverb: Synonym of the cobbler always wears the worst shoes.
the shoemaker's children go barefoot proverb: One often neglects those closest to oneself; a tradesman may ironically neglect or postpone his own home's need for his trade's services.
the shoemaker's son always goes barefoot proverb: Synonym of the shoemaker's children go barefoot
the show must go on phrase: Regardless of what happens, whatever show has been planned still has to be staged for the waiting patrons.
the sigma adverb: Used for emphasis after an interrogative word or relative pronoun.
the skibidi adverb: Used for emphasis after an interrogative word or relative pronoun.
the sky fell in phrase: A total disaster occurred.
the sky is the limit proverb: Nothing is impossible or out of reach.
the sky's the limit proverb: Alternative form of the sky is the limit.
the sky will fall on your head phrase: Something unfortunate or disastrous will happen to you.
the snot out of adverb: Used as an intensifier between a verb and its object: thoroughly; to an intense degree.
the spirit is strong but the flesh is weak proverb: Synonym of the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.
the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak proverb: As much as one wishes to achieve something, the frailties of the human body often make it impossible. Sometimes extended to jocular or organizational referents.
the spirit moves someone phrase: One desires or decides on something.
the spoils belong to the victor proverb: Alternative form of to the victor belong the spoils
the squeaky wheel gets the grease proverb: The person who complains or speaks up most loudly receives the redress or attention which they seek.
the squeaky wheel gets the oil proverb: Alternative form of the squeaky wheel gets the grease.
the squirts noun: Diarrhea.
the sticks noun: A remote, rural area; a place that is removed from civilization such as the boondocks.
the story goes phrase: The story is usually depicted as follows.
the straw that broke the camel's back noun: A small and seemingly insignificant addition to a burden that renders it too much to bear; the small thing which causes failure, or causes inability or...
the streets are paved with gold phrase: Used to describe a place where it is easy to become wealthy or live well.
the stroke that broke the camel's back noun: Synonym of the straw that broke the camel's back.
the strong do what they can and the weak suffer what they must proverb: The weak cannot resist the decisions of the strong; power, not morality, decides the outcome of any dispute.
the strong do what they can, the weak suffer what they must proverb: Alternative form of the strong do what they can and the weak suffer what they must.
the struggle is real phrase: Used when experiencing or sympathizing with a difficulty or hardship.

Source: English Wiktionary, dump of September 2, 2026 (CC BY-SA 4.0): each word's first meaning. A word with a page of its own links to it; for the rest, this line is PlainSpell's entry. Total under T: 39,191 words, in 131 parts.