Idioms beginning with S
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Meaning: a short distance
Example: His workplace is a stone's throw away from his home. Read more ➺
Meaning: Betraying one’s principles, values, or supporters in exchange for personal gain.
Example: Many fans felt the politician sold out when he abandoned his campaign promises for corporate donations. Read more ➺
Meaning: Speak or act on the spot, without stopping to think it through.
Example: Mike likes to shoot from the hip in meetings, so you always know where he stands, even when it lands a little hard. Read more ➺
straight from the horse’s mouth
Meaning: from a dependable or reliable source
Example: What you heard is true. I know since I heard it straight from the horse's mouth. Read more ➺
Meaning: take credit for someone else's work
Example: They all worked together on the project, but while submitting it, one of them stole the thunder. Read more ➺
Meaning: when someone comes in unexpectedly while being talked about
Example: We were huddled together in our lunch table, talking about our boss, when he walked in. Well, speak of the devil! Read more ➺
Meaning: to agree fully with someone.
Example: Though they work as a team, they often don't see eye to eye on most issues. Read more ➺
Meaning: delay or avoid making a decision or choice
Example: Has he decided which offer he is going to accept or is he still sitting on the fence? Read more ➺
Meaning: to tell a tale
Example: Kids like to have their grandparents spin a yarn for them. Read more ➺
Meaning: To avoid wasting words on something that will not produce results.
Example: She wanted to persuade him, but save your breath—he'd already made up his mind. Read more ➺
