Idioms beginning with S
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Meaning: Used in the place of someone's name, indicating that the person is of little importance
Example: I love how June is always telling us how she met so-and-so on her travels. Everyone knows that she is making it up. Read more ➺
Meaning: average - neither bad and nor good
Example: The new restaurant in town is so-so. It is not the worst food that I have ever eaten, but I would not go back. Read more ➺
Meaning: realise or understand something
Example: After my terrible grade in mathematics I saw the light and started working harder. Read more ➺
Meaning: a roadblock that prevents an activity from succeeding
Example: The lack of power has thrown a spanner in the works regarding our MS-PowerPoint presentation. Read more ➺
Meaning: to have a big change in perspective
Example: There was a sea change in his personality after he married his wife. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be an easy target
Example: The fact that she had no backup plan in case she got caught made her a sitting duck. Read more ➺
Meaning: to do something considered quite dangerous or risky
Example: Sebastian using all his savings to buy blue chip stocks is definitely skating on thin ice. Read more ➺
Meaning: Play a secondary or minor role with regards to someone else.
Example: I'm tired of always having to play second fiddle to my older brother. Read more ➺
Meaning: it is often better to say nothing at all
Example: Do not tell your mom that I broke her vase! Remember, silence is golden. Read more ➺
Meaning: used when asking someone to repeat what they have said
Example: They are going out tonight, even though we told them to stay at home. "Say what!" Read more ➺
