Idioms beginning with S
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Meaning: Legal time limit for starting a lawsuit or prosecution.
Example: The fraud case was dismissed because the statute of limitations had expired. Read more ➺
Meaning: Emergency signal used internationally to request urgent help, especially in emergencies at sea, air, or remote locations.
Example: The sinking ship sent out an SOS to all nearby vessels. Read more ➺
Meaning: Being in control or in a position of authority.
Example: With the new manager in the saddle, the project finally moved forward. Read more ➺
Meaning: Together, cooperating or coexisting in the same situation.
Example: They walked side by side along the beach, enjoying the sunset. Read more ➺
Meaning: Represents a constant and looming threat of danger or disaster.
Example: Despite his fame and wealth, the sword of Damocles hung over the celebrity due to endless lawsuits. Read more ➺
Meaning: Withdraw from a defensive or alert position, especially military or security-related.
Example: The soldiers were ordered to stand down after the threat was neutralized. Read more ➺
Meaning: Final performance, act, or work before retirement, death, or the end of something.
Example: The veteran actor's final film turned out to be his swan song, winning him a posthumous award. Read more ➺
Meaning: Expresses being deeply inspired or passionately motivated by a purpose, belief, or cause.
Example: The speech by the activist truly set her heart ablaze with purpose. Read more ➺
Meaning: Refers to something being clean, tidy, and well-organized.
Example: The captain ensured the deck was always shipshape before departure. Read more ➺
Meaning: Arrange or organize things systematically or properly.
Example: I need to sort out these files before the meeting starts. Read more ➺
