| Idiom | Meaning | Example |
| stay in line |
obey the rules, behave well
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Stay in line, young man. We expect you to obey orders.
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| stay put |
stay where you are, do not move
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He took his dog out of the store and said, "Sit! Stay put!"
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| stay up |
not go to sleep, wait up for
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We stay up until the kids come home - if it isn't too late.
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| steal the show |
be the favorite performer, receive the most applause
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The little Peterson girl stole the show with her fine tap dancing.
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| steal your heart |
cause you to like or love, win the hearts
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The kittens will steal your heart. They're so cute and playful.
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| steal your thunder |
tell your news, reveal your main message
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If I mention the new product, will I steal your thunder?
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| steam up |
upset, excited, worried
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Poor Emil would get all steamed up when his car wouldn't start.
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| steamy |
portraying lots of sex, full of love scenes
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Love In The Park is a steamy movie. There's lots of action.
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| steer clear |
avoid, not go there
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I advise you to steer clear of the bridge. There's been a flood.
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| stem to stern |
(See from stem to stern)
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