Idioms beginning with S
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Meaning: to be of advantage to someone
Example: His years of experience in the spoken English field has stood him in good stead. Read more ➺
Meaning: exactly
Example: We got our water balloons fully filled and threw smack dab at their heads. It was fun, I tell you! Read more ➺
Meaning: slang depicting that a mistake was made
Example: I really screwed up this time. My wife will never forgive me for forgetting her birthday. Read more ➺
Meaning: being glad
Example: Nicole Kidman was in seventh heaven when she received the award for the best actress. Read more ➺
Meaning: a great amount of money
Example: Do not spend a fortune on the gifts to make others happy. Read more ➺
six of one, half a dozen of the other
Meaning: comparison between the two things which are identical
Example: If I go north or south, I will turn up at the same location. It is six of one, half dozen of the other. Read more ➺
Meaning: to start a journey
Example: We would like to set off for Paris by 10 o'clock tomorrow morning. Read more ➺
Meaning: as it where
Example: I will tell you what is going on but only because you are already family, so to speak. Read more ➺
Meaning: to reach a logical conclusion
Example: The company stands to reason that the project will take at least another six months to conclude given that none of the managers have a better grip on the work. Read more ➺
Meaning: an affectionate way of wishing someone a good night's sleep
Example: I am going to bed now. Good night, sleep tight. Read more ➺
