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- solve a puzzle Collocation to figure out the answer to a puzzle by thinking and using logic
- Sorry about that. Collocation A2 An informal expression used to apologize for a small mistake, inconvenience, or minor problem that has just occurred or…
- Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. Collocation B1 A polite apology for taking a longer time than expected to respond to someone's message, request, or inquiry.
- Sorry I'm late. Collocation A1 An apology for arriving after the expected or scheduled time.
- Sorry to jump in. Collocation B2 An idiomatic expression used to apologize for interrupting a conversation, discussion, or activity.
- sort out Phrasal verb To sort out means to organize or resolve something so it becomes clear or works properly.
- sorted Idiom B2 If something is sorted, it is organized or arranged in the right order or is dealt with and resolved.
- sparkling water Collocation A2 Water that has been infused with carbon dioxide gas under pressure, giving it effervescence or 'bubbles'. Also known as…
- speak clearly Collocation to use clear pronunciation and volume so others can understand you easily
- Speak soon. Collocation B2 An informal way to end a conversation, meaning 'I will talk to you again in the near future' or 'Let's talk again soon'.
- speak up Phrasal verb To speak up means to talk louder or to express your opinion clearly, especially when it matters.
- Speaking of which. Collocation B2 Used to introduce a new topic that has just been brought to mind by something previously said.
- Speaking of work Collocation A1 Used as a conversational transition to introduce a topic related to work, often after discussing something else.
- speed up Phrasal verb To speed up means to do something faster or to make a process happen more quickly.
- spend a penny Idiom B2 To spend a penny means to go to the toilet to urinate.
- spend time Collocation A1 to use a period of time doing something or being with someone
- spill the beans Idiom B2 To spill the beans means to reveal a secret or disclose information too soon.
- splash out Idiom B2 To spend a lot of money on something, often as a special treat.
- split hairs Idiom C1 To split hairs means to argue about very small details or make overly fine distinctions.
- split the bill Collocation B1 To divide the total cost of something, especially a meal or shared expense, among multiple people.