Idioms beginning with S
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Meaning: written and sent with love and care
Example: When Ted and Judy were living apart in different cities, he would write a letter to her every week and all the letters would be marked with SWAK, or sealed with a kiss, as a mark of how much he loved her. Read more ➺
Meaning: a relationship with many disagreements
Example: After having a very stormy relationship for around two years, they decided to separate. Read more ➺
Meaning: Deeply affected by love or strong affection.
Example: She was clearly smitten with the charming barista. Read more ➺
Meaning: To be able to hide public disgrace by taking some action.
Example: I managed to save face by being able to speak about the topic, the presentation that was made was really not good. Read more ➺
Meaning: To be undecided.
Example: He is not shilly-shally about his plans to move to the United States of America. Read more ➺
Meaning: to show disapproval.
Example: I have to keep slapping his wrist away from the cake or there will be nothing left for the party. Read more ➺
Meaning: to create trouble
Example: When the auditor asked for more shreds evidence, the treasury department stirred up a hornet's nest because they did not have more. This is how the fraud was actually revealed. Read more ➺
Meaning: wait patiently
Example: Just relax and sit tight, we'll get the problem sorted for you. Read more ➺
Meaning: do someone a favour hoping that a favour will be returned
Example: I don't mind helping him out this time, he's scratched my back many times. Read more ➺
Meaning: Suspect something is wrong or dishonest.
Example: I smell a rat—he’s being too nice all of a sudden. Read more ➺
