Idioms beginning with S
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Meaning: Pay an extremely large amount of money, often more than expected or reasonable.
Example: She spent a fortune on her wedding dress. Read more ➺
Meaning: Surprisingly, as odd as it may sound; used to introduce an unexpected or unbelievable fact.
Example: Strange to tell, the cat found its way home from over 50 miles away. Read more ➺
Meaning: Take full advantage of the present moment without worrying about the future.
Example: She decided to seize the day and booked a last-minute trip to Italy. Read more ➺
Meaning: A morally correct and virtuous course of behavior.
Example: After his release from prison, he promised to stay on the straight and narrow for his family's sake. Read more ➺
Meaning: A quick and highly effective solution to a complex problem.
Example: Many believe that AI is a silver bullet for improving healthcare systems. Read more ➺
Meaning: Irrelevant or misleading details intended to obscure the truth of a situation.
Example: The politician's speech was just smoke and mirrors to distract from the real issues. Read more ➺
Meaning: A person unfairly blamed for mistakes or problems caused by others.
Example: After the project failed, the manager made Tom the scapegoat to save his own reputation. Read more ➺
Meaning: Describes a task that is exceedingly simple to accomplish, often implying an unfair advantage due to the lack of challenge.
Example: Winning the debate against an unprepared opponent was like shooting fish in a barrel. Read more ➺
Meaning: To engage in a period of youthful indiscretion, often involving promiscuous or reckless behavior before settling down.
Example: In your youth, people often say you should sow your wild oats before settling down. Read more ➺
Meaning: To take the time to enjoy or appreciate things that are often overlooked in daily life.
Example: After months of stress, Sarah decided to stop and smell the roses by taking a weekend off. Read more ➺
